PM Narendra Modi Thanks ‘Youngsters’ for Response to His Paper Leak Instagram Video, Confirms Fast-Track Court Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked youngsters for their overwhelming response to his Instagram video outlining the Centre's proposed measures to curb paper leaks. He said the suggestions shared by students were valuable and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to "youngsters" over the "positive response" to his Instagram video on the government's planned course of action to stem paper leaks, days after a police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the issue. "Thank you, friends. I got the opportunity to meet you last night. The way you have responded to the video, sent insightful suggestions...thanks to everybody," PM Modi said on Instagram, adding, "Your love for me will remain, and our relationship will grow stronger...thank you, friends."
PM Modi Promises Action On Paper Leak Cases
Amid the raging student protest, PM Modi had promised more action in paper leak cases. "Friends, I know that the paper leak is not an ordinary issue. It is very painful for lakhs of students and their families. That is why many steps have been taken in the last two-and-a-half months," he said in the Instagram video on Thursday night. He added, "The culprits have been caught and are in jail. Our most important responsibility was to ensure that students do not waste a single year. It was very important to take the exams immediately." PM Narendra Modi Advises Ministers To Boost Instagram Presence and Share Reels on Government Schemes.
PM Modi Thanks Youth for Support on Paper Leak Reforms
Fast-Track Court Bill To Be Tabled Next Week
PM Modi said he had received the proposal to form fast-track courts to deal with paper leak cases. "I gave instructions to the departments for the fast-track court. Today, the departments worked hard and gave me the proposal late at night. Tomorrow, there will be a discussion in the cabinet. After the suggestions of the cabinet members, it will be given its final form. And from Monday, when the second week of parliament starts, we will try to get that bill passed as soon as possible," he said. PM Narendra Modi Gains 1 Million Instagram Followers Overnight After Selfie Video Amid NEET Protest.
CJP Sticks To Demand For Pradhan's Resignation
Days after the crackdown on the CJP's protest, the Centre has taken several actions, including transferring higher education secretary Vineet Joshi to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and sacking 47 employees from the National Testing Agency. The protesters, however, have stuck to their original demand, the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
On Friday, CJP representatives met Union ministers and submitted their charter of demands, including compensation to those who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak. Government sources told NDTV that Pradhan has the BJP's backing and will not be removed from his post.
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