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Modi promises new law, fast-track courts against exam paper leaks amid protests

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a new law and fast-track courts to combat examination paper leaks.
  • The announcement came amid protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of the Union education minister.
  • The draft bill is set for cabinet discussion, with the government aiming to pass it during the ongoing monsoon session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the government will introduce a new law and establish fast-track courts to address the issue of examination paper leaks. This commitment comes as student protesters, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), continue their demonstrations demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s cabinet!

— Narendra ModiAnnouncing upcoming cabinet discussions on a draft bill to tackle paper leaks.

Modi stated that following his directive to set up dedicated courts, a draft bill was prepared for cabinet review. The cabinet is scheduled to discuss the bill on Friday, with the government expressing hope for its passage during the current monsoon session, which has faced significant disruption. "More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s cabinet!" Modi posted on X, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the distress caused by the leaks, calling it a "painful moment for millions of students and their parents." He highlighted the government's efforts to ensure students did not lose an academic year and that exams were conducted successfully. However, the CJP dismissed the proposed measures as insufficient, reiterating their demand for Pradhan's resignation. "Modi ji, Remove Dharmendra Pradhan tomorrow. That’s the strictest action you can take," the CJP representative Ashutosh Ranka stated on X.

This is not an ordinary issue. It is a painful moment for millions of students and their parents.

— Narendra ModiAcknowledging the impact of examination paper leaks on students and families.

Meanwhile, in a broader bureaucratic reshuffle, the government moved higher education secretary Vineet Joshi to the panchayati raj ministry, replacing him with Naresh Pal Gangwar. TK Anil Kumar was appointed secretary of the department of school education and literacy. The CJP dismissed these changes, maintaining that their core demand remains unchanged: the resignation of the Union education minister.

Modi ji, Remove Dharmendra Pradhan tomorrow. That’s the strictest action you can take.

— Ashutosh RankaResponding to the Prime Minister's announcement on X.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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