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Rahul Gandhi Claims ‘Paper Ka Rate’ Exists, Demands End to Exam Paper Leaks at Chhatron Ki Goonj Rally (Video)

At the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Dehradun, Rahul Gandhi alleged that exam paper leaks have become institutionalised, displaying a 'Paper Ka Rate' graphic claiming leaked papers are sold at fixed prices. He called for student compensation, immediate re-exams, secure question banks and a student-centric examination system, while urging political consensus to end paper leaks.

By Meera | Published: Jul 17, 2026 11:13 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi Claims ‘Paper Ka Rate’ Exists, Demands End to Exam Paper Leaks at Chhatron Ki Goonj Rally (Video)
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday, July 17, launched a sharp attack on the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks while addressing the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Dehradun. Gandhi alleged that India's education system has reached a stage where leaked examination papers are available at fixed prices and advanced technology is being used to manipulate recruitment and entrance examinations.

During his address, the Congress leader used a series of graphics to argue that paper leaks have become institutionalised and claimed that honest students were being disadvantaged by a system that benefits a privileged few.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Exam Papers Have Fixed Prices

'Paper Ka Rate' Graphic Highlights Alleged Leak Prices

Displaying a chart titled "Paper Ka Rate", Gandhi alleged that examination papers were being sold at predetermined prices.

The graphic listed alleged prices of leaked examination papers, including:

  • INR 40 lakh for NEET UG 2026

  • INR 15 lakh each for IIT-JEE 2021 and Uttarakhand Patwari 2025

  • INR 10 lakh for the Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2024 examination

  • INR 25 lakh for the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector 2025 examination

"High technology being used for paper leaks; if you have crores, you can select from a menu card of paper leaks," Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi Lists 'Four Types of Injustices'

The Congress MP said students were facing four major challenges within the education system.

"There are four types of injustices that you are facing. The first is the cost of education... The second is that 4 out of 5 doors are closed. The third is that out of 150 students, only one boy or girl can succeed. And the final and most appalling injustice is the 'paper leak'. The reality is that there isn't just one path; there are two. Our discussion today focuses on this issue: the paper leak. How do paper leaks happen, who is responsible, and what could be the proposed solutions?..."

'Paper Leaks Have Become the Norm'

Gandhi alleged that repeated examination leaks reflected deeper problems in the country's education system. "State of India's education system is such that paper leaks have become norm," Gandhi said.

He also displayed another graphic titled "Paper Leak Epidemic", claiming that 7.5 crore students had been affected by 152 paper leak cases, while alleging there had been no convictions.

'Entire System Is Captured'

Using another illustration titled "System Par Kabza", Gandhi alleged that the issue extended across multiple levels of the examination process. The graphic referred to institutions including the ministry, examination agencies such as the National Testing Agency (NTA), vendors, paper setters, translators, printers, transporters, coaching centres and examination centres.

"1% uses system, follows path of paper leak and hurts 99% others who are honest, poor," he added.

Demands for Re-Exams and Student Compensation

Calling for immediate measures to protect students, Gandhi said candidates affected by examination leaks should receive compensation and fresh examinations should be conducted without delay. "Students should be given protection; those suffering due to paper leaks must be compensated, immediate re-exam be held," he said.

Calls for Student-Centric Examination Reforms

The Congress leader argued that India's examination framework needs comprehensive reform to address recurring concerns over integrity and fairness. "Today's exam system govt-centric; we want student-centric system, secured question banks, randomised question papers," Gandhi said.

He also urged authorities to modernise the examination process. "Current exam testing system is of 19th century, we must evolve a 21st century system," Gandhi said. Gandhi added that preventing examination paper leaks should rise above political differences. "There can be political consensus on ending paper leaks which everyone must implement," he said.

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