PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Exam Paper Leaks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts dedicated to punishing those involved in examination paper leaks. In a public statement on X, the Prime Minister emphasized that the welfare of India’s youth is the government's highest priority, promising swift and stringent action against anyone found harming their future. He has directed all concerned authorities to expedite the legal process to ensure that the perpetrators of recent exam irregularities do not go unpunished. This move follows an investigation showing that only two out of 45 major paper leak cases in the last two decades have resulted in convictions.

The announcement comes amid escalating nationwide protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a movement that has gained significant traction at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Tens of thousands of students have occupied major thoroughfares, leading to the shutdown of 16 metro stations in the capital. Protesters are demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing systemic incompetence in managing the NEET medical school entrance exams. The CJP, which started as a satirical online movement, has evolved into a national platform seeking financial assistance for the families of students who died by suicide following the exam cancellations.

The Opposition, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, has rallied behind the students, challenging the government to a debate in Parliament only after the Education Minister steps down. Senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin, have defended the government's stance, accusing the Opposition of politicizing the issue and avoiding constructive dialogue. While the government views fast-track courts as a milestone in safeguarding student interests, protest leaders have dismissed the judicial proposal as a distraction from deeper administrative failures. The situation remains tense as security forces continue to maintain a heavy presence in central New Delhi to prevent further unrest.