Congress slams Modi government over CBI counsel’s ‘no-show’ in fast-track court in paper leak case
The Congress party has criticized the Modi government after the CBI failed to send a representative to the inaugural hearing of a fast-track court for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The incident has sparked debate over the government's commitment to addressing examination integrity.
Why it matters
Public trust in examination systems and the efficacy of government-led judicial reforms are critical issues in Indian national politics.
The Congress on Monday (July 27, 2026) asked with what face the Narendra Modi government is "tom-toming" fast-track courts as a solution to the paper leaks crisis when its own CBI "failed to dispatch" a legal representative to the inaugural hearing of the fast-track court in such a case.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Delhi High Court set up a Special Fast Track Court in Delhi's Rouse Avenue complex on July 23 to hear the NEET-UG 2026 Paper leak case.
"Tellingly, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to dispatch a legal representative to the inaugural hearing of this fast track court. It forced an immediate adjournment of the case," Mr. Ramesh said on X.
"With what face is the Modi Government tom-toming fast-track courts as a solution to the crisis of paper-leaks? Its own CBI is showing zero initiative in investigating and prosecuting these cases," he said.
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