Rahul Gandhi Hits Back at PM Narendra Modi Over Exam Paper Leaks, Lists 3 Key Demands

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rejecting the government's newly announced proposal to set up fast-track courts for exam paper leak cases. Rebutting the Prime Minister's assertion that the judicial measure will safeguard student interests, Gandhi alleged that the central government itself remains responsible for the systematic erosion of the country's educational framework.

The high-stakes political exchange follows a major policy statement posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media platform X. PM Modi stated that the central government had decided to establish dedicated fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for individuals involved in paper leaks, emphasizing that safeguarding the future of the nation's youth is the administration's topmost priority. PM Narendra Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases Amid CJP-Led Student Protests.

Opposition Rejects Judicial Plan, Attacks Government Record

Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement, Rahul Gandhi posted a sharp rebuttal on X, directly attributing the ongoing examination crisis to top-level political decisions.

"You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most," Gandhi wrote. "You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system — and protected every person responsible for it."

Protests at PM Residence and CJP Movement

The political standoff comes in the immediate wake of dramatic street protests across the national capital. Earlier this week, Rahul Gandhi, alongside Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other senior leaders, staged a high-profile sit-in demonstration outside Prime Minister Modi's residence. The demonstration led to brief detentions of several Opposition leaders as police cleared the high-security area. Government Stands With Students On NEET Paper Leaks, Says PM Narendra Modi at NDA 'Mangal Milan' Meet (Video).

Rahul Gandhi Rejects PM Modi's Fast-Track Court Plan

Simultaneously, thousands of student activists and youth organizations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have been organizing massive demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and attempting marches toward Parliament. Clashes between security forces and protesters during these rallies resulted in numerous injuries and detentions, drawing intense criticism from Opposition parties.

Opposition Formulates 3 Core Student Demands

In his statement, the Leader of Opposition reiterated three core demands to resolve the nationwide crisis:

1. The immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

2. A formal apology from the Prime Minister to affected students across the country.

3. Strict legal and administrative action against law enforcement personnel responsible for assaulting protesting students during demonstrations.

Parliament Deadlock and Government Outreach

While the central government maintains that establishing fast-track courts will resolve long-pending cases, the Opposition argues that judicial measures are insufficient without political accountability. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the government has held talks with CJP representatives and remains open to parliamentary discussions. However, with protests continuing at Jantar Mantar and Opposition parties insisting on minister resignations, the administrative standstill over national competitive exams remains unresolved.

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