Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Narendra Modi Over Exam Paper Leaks, Calls Him ‘Most Anti-Youth Prime Minister’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised PM Narendra Modi over alleged examination irregularities, calling him 'the most anti-youth Prime Minister in India's history'. Gandhi claimed 152 examination papers had been leaked and 7.5 crore students were affected. He accused the government of shielding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and failing to take action against those responsible.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged examination irregularities, accusing the government of failing to protect students’ interests. Rahul Gandhi claimed that widespread paper leaks had affected millions of young people and alleged that no action had been taken against those responsible.
Rahul Gandhi also accused the Prime Minister Modi of protecting Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying the government had failed to address concerns raised by students over the examination system. What Are the 3 Demands of CJP to the Central Government?
Rahul Gandhi Claims 152 Exam Papers Leaked
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Rahul Gandhi Raises Allegations Over Exam Leaks
Addressing the issue, Rahul Gandhi claimed that 152 examination papers had been leaked and that 7.5 crore students had been impacted.
"Prime Minister Modi is the most anti-youth Prime Minister in India's history. He is so anti-youth that he cannot even seek the resignation of a failed Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan," Gandhi said. Jantar Mantar Protest: What We Know So Far After CJP March Towards Parliament Turns Tense.
The Congress leader alleged that despite the scale of the reported examination irregularities, no individuals responsible had faced punishment.
Attack on Government Response to Student Protests
Gandhi also criticised the government’s handling of student demonstrations linked to education-related concerns.
"When students raised legitimate questions about education, they were met with batons and detention. Those responsible for the paper leaks are free, while students raising genuine concerns are dragged away and beaten," he said.
He alleged that instead of addressing the concerns of young people, the government was taking action against those raising questions.
The allegations have added to the ongoing political debate between the opposition and the Centre over examination processes, recruitment tests, and concerns raised by students.
The government has faced criticism from opposition parties over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, while authorities have maintained that action is taken whenever violations are reported. The issue remains a key point of discussion ahead of further political engagements focused on youth, education, and employment concerns.
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