Berhampur: The BJD legislator from Surada, Purna Chandra Swain has cleared the HSC offline examination.
The three-time MLA from Surada in Ganjam district secured 340 out of total 500 marks in the examination and passed with B2 grade. He had appeared at the examination at Surada Girls’ High School. He was allotted an isolated room in view of his health issues.
The ruling party legislator had tried several times in the past to appear at the HSC examination but failed to do so due to his commitments to politics and social activities.
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) had conducted the offline Matric exams after many candidates alleged irregularities in marks awarded to them under the alternative assessment method.
The BSE announced the results of the offline examinations on Tuesday. Around 80.83% of the candidates passed the examinations.
Also Read: Odisha Board Announces Results For HSC Offline Exams