PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases; Rahul, CJP hit back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts to handle examination paper leak cases, aiming to ensure swift punishment for offenders. The opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, criticized the move as insufficient and reiterated demands for the Education Minister's resignation.
Why it matters
The issue of paper leaks has become a major political flashpoint in India, impacting the credibility of national education systems and youth employment.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will set up fast-track courts to ensure "swift and stringent punishment" for those involved in examination paper leaks.In a post on X, PM Modi said the government had directed the concerned authorities to take all necessary steps to safeguard students' interests, asserting that those responsible for compromising the future of the country's youth "will not be spared". The announcement triggered sharp response from the opposition with Congress dismissing it as inadequate and reiterating its demand for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Here are the 10 key developments:PM Modi announces fast-track courtsPM Modi said the Centre would establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials and strict punishment in paper leak cases. Announcing the move on X, he said, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!
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