PM Modi Promises Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases, Rahul Gandhi Demands Accountability
New Delhi: Amid growing outrage over repeated paper leak incidents and student protests in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made his first direct public statement on the issue, assuring students that protecting their future remains the government’s top priority.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister announced that the Centre will establish fast-track courts to handle paper leak cases, aiming to ensure swift investigations and strict punishment for those responsible.
“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth,” PM Modi wrote, adding that he has directed authorities to take all necessary steps to bring the culprits to justice. He said the move is part of a broader effort to safeguard students’ interests and warned that anyone attempting to damage the future of young people would not be spared.
The announcement comes at a time when protests by students, the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and Opposition parties have intensified, with demonstrators demanding accountability over alleged examination paper leaks. The Opposition has also been pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi responded within minutes of the Prime Minister’s statement, accusing the government of failing students over the past decade. In his post on X, Gandhi alleged that the government had allowed the education system to deteriorate while protecting those responsible for repeated paper leak incidents.
He reiterated the Opposition’s key demands:
- Removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- A public apology to affected students.
- Strict action against those accused of assaulting protesting students.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier claimed that more than 150 paper leak incidents had taken place over the last ten years without a single conviction, raising concerns about accountability and the credibility of the examination system.
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) maintained that the government’s move was insufficient unless the Education Minister stepped down. The group repeated its demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Earlier this week, PM Modi had described paper leaks as a “ghor paap” (grave sin) during an NDA meeting, signaling the government’s intent to take tougher action against those involved.
Meanwhile, Parliament has witnessed repeated disruptions over the issue. Opposition parties have insisted that the Prime Minister address the matter directly in Parliament and have linked any discussion on the issue to the resignation of the Education Minister. The government, however, has agreed to hold a debate while accusing the Opposition of stalling proceedings by making resignation a precondition.
The paper leak controversy continues to dominate the political landscape, with students demanding a transparent examination system, stronger legal action against offenders, and reforms to restore confidence in India’s recruitment and education processes.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
