Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, while Rahul Gandhi criticized the government’s handling of exam leaks and reiterated demands for the Education Minister’s resignation.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial of paper leak cases, promising strict action against those responsible for compromising students’ futures. The announcement comes amid ongoing student protests, political confrontation in Parliament, and growing demands from the Opposition for accountability over examination paper leaks.
In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said that the welfare and future of India’s youth remain the government’s highest priority. He stated that fast-track courts would help deliver swift justice and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in leaking examination papers.
The Prime Minister also said the move is part of a broader series of measures aimed at protecting students’ interests and maintaining the integrity of India’s examination system. He reiterated that those attempting to damage the future of young people “will not be spared.”
The announcement came against the backdrop of protests by students and opposition-backed groups demanding action over recurring paper leak incidents. The Opposition has also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging the government has failed to prevent repeated examination irregularities.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reacted strongly to the Prime Minister’s announcement, accusing the government of failing to safeguard the education system. He reiterated the Opposition’s demands, including the resignation of the Education Minister, an apology to students, and action against those responsible for alleged police action during recent protests.
Rahul Gandhi also claimed that more than 150 paper leak incidents have occurred over the past decade and questioned the government’s record in securing convictions in such cases.
The government, however, has defended its response, saying it is committed to protecting students’ interests and has agreed to hold a discussion on the issue in Parliament. It has also accused the Opposition of disrupting House proceedings by insisting on the Education Minister’s resignation as a precondition for debate.
The paper leak issue has emerged as one of the key political flashpoints during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with both the government and the Opposition exchanging sharp criticism over accountability and education reforms.
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