NEW DELHI — In his first direct address on the examination integrity crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the Centre will establish specialized fast-track courts to handle cases involving competitive paper leaks.
The announcement comes during widespread student protests and parliamentary disruption, drawing sharp criticism from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who demanded immediate political accountability.
Central Announcement & Opposition Counter-Demands
The proposed judicial measure aims to speed up legal proceedings and ensure strict convictions, though Opposition leaders insist on executive accountability first:
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Fast-Track Legal Framework: Writing on X, PM Modi declared that directives have been issued to create fast-track courts to try paper leak offenses, promising that “those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”
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Opposition Response: Countering the announcement, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi cited systemic governance lapses in the education sector and reiterated the Opposition’s three main demands:
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The dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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An official government apology to affected students.
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Action regarding alleged police crackdowns on student demonstrators.
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Legislative Impasse: The debate over paper leaks continues to stall proceedings in Parliament, with Opposition parties conditioning their participation in a floor debate on the Education Minister’s resignation.
