Ministry of Education Orders Investigation into Political Content in Exam Paper

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Education has directed officials to investigate the inclusion of five questions related to a political party in the Advanced Level term paper of a school in the Kalutara district.

According to the Ministry, the question paper for the second-term examination for A-level students, which was prepared by the school, contained content that raised concerns regarding political bias.

The questions reportedly referenced a specific political party, sparking controversy and prompting the Ministry to intervene.

Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary of the Ministry of Education, said that a formal inquiry would be carried out to assess the situation.