Rahul Gandhi Alleges 152 Paper Leaks in 10 Years, Says 7.5 Crore Students Affected
Rahul Gandhi alleged that 152 examination paper leaks have occurred over the past decade, affecting around 7.5 crore students. He made the remarks amid the political controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and called for greater accountability and reforms in the examination system.
Written by
Jyoti Mukherjee
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Rahul Gandhi's Allegation
Addressing the issue of examination irregularities, Rahul Gandhi claimed that 152 paper leaks had taken place across the country over the last ten years.
He further alleged that approximately 7.5 crore students had been impacted by these incidents.
These figures were presented by Rahul Gandhi and represent his political claim.
Criticism Over NEET
The Congress leader linked the alleged paper leaks to the ongoing controversy over NEET and criticised the government's handling of examination-related issues.
He argued that repeated incidents had undermined the confidence of students and their families in the examination system.
Demand for Reforms
Rahul Gandhi called for:
Stronger safeguards against paper leaks.
Greater accountability for examination authorities.
Transparent investigations into alleged irregularities.
Reforms to restore trust in competitive examinations.
Government's Position
The government has maintained that it is committed to ensuring the integrity of public examinations and has taken measures to strengthen examination security and investigate reported irregularities.
Officials have stated that appropriate legal action is taken wherever evidence of malpractice is found.
Political Context
The alleged NEET irregularities have become a major issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Opposition parties demanding extensive discussions while the government has defended its handling of the matter.
Looking Ahead
The debate over examination reforms is expected to continue both inside and outside Parliament, with the alleged NEET irregularities remaining a key political and public policy issue.
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