Rahul Gandhi rejects PM Modi's paper leak assurance, demands action over NEET controversy

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday intensified his criticism of the Union government over the alleged NEET paper leak rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement of fasttrack courts and reiterating the Oppositions demand for accountabilityThe exchange came shortly after the Prime Minister announced the establishment of fasttrack courts to ensure the speedy trial and stringent punishment of those involved in examination paper leak cases While the government projected the move as part of its efforts to safeguard students interests the Congress maintained that stronger political accountability was requiredRahul Gandhi targets PM over education systemResponding to Prime Minister Modis post on X Rahul Gandhi accused the government of failing to protect the countrys education system and alleged that those responsible for the alleged failures had been shieldedYou are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system and protected every person responsible for itThe studentsrsquo demands are clear1 Sack Dharmendra Pradhan2 Apologise tohellip httpstco0MK4wPMNiKmdash Rahul Gandhi RahulGandhi July 23 2026You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system and protected every person responsible for it Gandhi said in a post on XReiterating the Congress partys stand he added The students demands are clear mdash to sack Dharmendra Pradhan to apologise to the studentsCongress questions governments responseCongress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh also criticised the Prime Minister accusing him of avoiding a detailed discussion on the issue in ParliamentThe PM does not have the courage to stand up in Parliament speak and engage in serious debate like all his predecessors did when the occasion demanded This morning he has put out a social media post to show that he is concerned with the issues being raised by students across the country Actually the post such as it is demonstrates that he is shaken and rattled Vote Chori Seat Chori Chanda Chori Exam Paper Chori the list goes on and on he posted on XPM announces fasttrack courts for paper leak casesEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre would establish fasttrack courts to ensure swift legal action against those involved in examination paper leaksIn his post on X the Prime Minister said the move was part of a broader effort to protect students and maintain the integrity of the countrys examination systemWe have decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students the Prime Minister saidHe also warned Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be sparedProtests continue in the national capitalMeanwhile protests over the alleged examination paper leaks continued in parts of central Delhi including Tolstoy Marg and Janpath where students and activists continued their agitation against the CentrePaper leak issue dominates ParliamentThe alleged NEET paper leak and the broader issue of examination irregularities continue to dominate the Monsoon Session of Parliament with both the government and the Opposition expected to sharpen their positions during the ongoing proceedingsThe ruling National Democratic Alliance NDA has defended the measures announced by the Centre while Opposition parties have continued to demand political accountability and a comprehensive discussion on the issue in Parliament