'You harmed future of our youth most': Rahul rebuts PM's fast-track courts announcement
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to establish fast-track courts for paper leak cases, arguing that the government has failed the youth. The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding education system integrity and government accountability.
Why it matters
The debate underscores the intense political pressure surrounding youth employment and education reform in India, which are critical issues for the current administration.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his announcement that fast-track courts would be set up to deal with paper leak cases.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi rejected PM Modi's assertion that the government was protecting students' interests. He wrote, "You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most."He further alleged that the government had allowed the country's education system to deteriorate. "You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system - and protected every person responsible for it," Rahul Gandhi said.The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha also reiterated the demands raised by protesting students: "1. Sack Dharmendra Pradhan. 2. Apologise to the students. 3.
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