Parliamentarians criticized the Education Ministry for ignoring problems in the education sector, such as leakage of exam question papers, demands from temporary teachers, and lack of textbooks in rural areas. The Education Minister was also accused of not cooperating with the parliamentary committee aimed at addressing education issues. While the Education Secretary acknowledged some problems, such as issues around temporary teachers, and said efforts were underway to establish an Open University, critics said more urgent action was needed to address the many concerns facing the country's education system.