PM Modi promises 'more strict actions against paper leaks' amid CJP protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised stricter actions against paper leaks following protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The government plans to introduce a draft Bill to establish Fast-Track Courts to handle such cases.
Why it matters
The issue is a significant political flashpoint in India, impacting millions of students and testing the government's ability to manage educational integrity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 23, 2026) promised that “more strict” action would be taken against paper leaks as the CJP-led protests continue over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
In a self-recorded video shared on X, the Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet will take up a draft Bill providing for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders. he said, “I have issued directions to departments to set up Fast-Track Courts”
The Opposition has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the controversy triggering protests inside and outside the House.
Along with the video, the Prime Minister wrote, “More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet!”
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in