Controversy has arisen regarding a question of the UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination held in Uttar Pradesh. Objecting to a question asked in the Hindi paper, the BJP MLA appealed to the Chief Minister. Yogi Adityanath Have written a letter demanding action.
In the Hindi section of this examination held on March 14, 2026, a question was asked, “Answer in one word for those who change as per the occasion.” Its options were Pandit, Opportunist, Sincere and Virtuous. In this, a controversy has started over the inclusion of the word ‘Pandit’ as an option. Some people say that this may hurt the sentiments of a particular section.
There should be a departmental inquiry against the committee that sets the paper – Ramesh Chandra Mishra
On this issue, BJP MLA from Badlapur, UP, Ramesh Chandra Mishra wrote a letter to the Chief Minister saying that this question asked in the Hindi paper is very objectionable and sensitive. According to him, the correct answer to ‘changes according to the occasion’ is opportunist, but it is wrong to include the word ‘Pandit’ among the options. He said that the word ‘Pandit’ is associated with a scholar and religious respect, hence associating it with a negative meaning is inappropriate and insensitive. He has demanded a departmental inquiry and strict action against the committee that sets the paper.
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Abhijat Mishra wrote a letter to CM demanding action
I am hurt about a question and its option that came in today’s SI recruitment exam.
Question – Answer in one word for the one that changes according to the occasion
Option
1 Pandit
2 opportunists
3 candid
4 virtuous
Strict action should be taken against the person who has written this question.@myogiadityanath Yes pic.twitter.com/aMf33h5OB2— Abhijat Mishra (@AbhijatMishra) March 14, 2026
BJP state minister Abhijat Mishra has also raised questions in this matter by writing a letter to the Chief Minister. He said that such a question raises questions on the fairness of the examination and can send a wrong message to the society.
BJP leaders have demanded from the government that this question should be officially rejected and special care should be taken of sensitivity and social harmony while preparing exam questions in future. After this matter came to light, the discussion has intensified in the politics of the state also.
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