Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a video statement released late Thursday night, July 23, said that more strict actions against paper leak cases will be announced during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. His remarks came amid protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar led by the satirical political group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with support from Opposition parties. Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court also announced a fast-track court to hear paper leak cases.
The late-night video statement marked PM Modi's second post on the issue in a single day, as the government sought to respond to growing concerns over examination paper leaks and their impact on students.
PM Modi Assures Further Measures
"Friends, I know that 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," PM Modi said.
"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," he said.
After ensuring “swift and stringent punishment” for those involved in paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that more strict actions against the paper leaks will be announced in the Cabinet meeting on Friday.
Protest and Court Developments
The Prime Minister's remarks came amid ongoing protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with support from Opposition parties demanding stronger action over paper leak cases.
Earlier on Thursday, the Delhi High Court announced the setting up of a fast-track court to hear paper leak cases, a move aimed at ensuring quicker disposal of such matters.
Background
Paper leak incidents have triggered concerns among students and parents in recent months, with repeated demands for stricter enforcement and faster legal action against those responsible. The Centre has maintained that those involved are being prosecuted while measures are being taken to protect students' academic schedules.
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