NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticized the government over exam paper leaks, claiming this issue has become a widespread national problem under BJP rule, which she argues has negatively impacted the future of many young people. This criticism comes amidst controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination NEET and the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination due to compromised test integrity.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra noted that, "In the last five years, papers of 43 recruitment exams have been leaked in the country. Paper leak has become a national problem of our country under BJP rule which has ruined the future of crores of youth so far."
She emphasised the significance of this issue given India's large youth population. "India is the youngest country in the world. We have the largest youth population. Instead of making these youth skilled and capable, the BJP government is making them weak," she alleged.
Priyanka Gandhi highlighted the efforts and sacrifices made by students and their families. "Crores of talented students study hard day and night, prepare for different exams, parents bear the burden of studies by sacrificing everything," she said.
She also pointed out the financial and emotional toll on students and their families. "Children wait for years for a vacancy to come. When a vacancy comes, there is the cost of filling the form, the cost of going for the exam, and finally the whole effort is wasted due to corruption. The BJP's corruption is weakening the country," she remarked.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also voiced his concerns about the issue on Thursday, targeting the central government. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "psychologically collapsed" after recent elections and will struggle to govern effectively.
Rahul Gandhi further alleged that the main reason for paper leaks is the takeover of educational institutions by the BJP and its parent organisation RSS. "Paper leaks will not stop unless that is reversed," he asserted.