Paper Leak Row: In a sharp response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on paper leak, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the prime minister of harming the future of the youth. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi alleged that PM Modi encouraged the destruction of the education system and protected those responsible. He further reiterated his three demands, including resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and apology to the students.

'Allowed Destruction Of Education System'

In his post, the senior Congress leader accused PM Modi of allowing and encouraging the capture of education system. "You 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," Rahul Gandhi said.

"The students' demands are clear: Sack Dharmendra Pradhan, Apologise to the students, Take action against those who assaulted them," he added. 

PM Modi's Statement On Paper Leak

His response came after PM Modi, in his first statement on the paper leak allegations, assured that 'fast-track courts' will be set up to "ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks". The prime minister further stated that the concerned officials have been asked to take required action, further stressing that those who try to harm the future of the students will not be spared.

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"Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track 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," PM Modi said in his post on X.

"This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared," the prime minister added. His statement came amid the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at the Jantar Mantar protesting site in New Delhi.

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