Amid CJP protests, PM Modi announces fast-track courts, vows strict action

Amid ongoing protests over examination paper leaks Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will establish fasttrack courts to ensure the speedy trial and stringent punishment of those involved in such cases He also warned that anyone attempting to jeopardise the future of students would face strict actionThe announcement comes as the paper leak issue continues to dominate political discourse with student groups and other organisations demanding stronger measures to safeguard the integrity of competitive examinationsPM Modi announces fasttrack courts for paper leak casesIn a post on X the Prime Minister said the government had decided to establish fasttrack courts to accelerate legal proceedings against those accused of orchestrating examination paper leaksNothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youthWe have decided to set up fasttrack 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 thishellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi July 23 2026Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth We have decided to set up fasttrack 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 saidHe said the decision forms part of a broader set of measures introduced by the Central government to protect the interests of students and strengthen confidence in the countrys examination systemGovernment reiterates commitment to protecting studentsReaffirming the governments stand PM Modi stressed that safeguarding the future of young people remains a top priorityThose who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared The welfare and future of the countrys youth is our topmost priorityThe announcement comes amid growing concerns over repeated incidents of examination paper leaks which have triggered widespread protests and calls for stronger accountabilityCentre open to dialogue with stakeholdersThe Prime Ministers remarks came a day after Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the Centre was willing to engage with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issueNadda said the government had already held discussions with representatives of the protesting CJP and had also appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and participate in the dialogue processNadda says discussions were held in a cordial atmosphereAddressing a press conference Nadda said the meeting with CJP representatives was conducted in a constructive and cordial atmosphere According to him the government carefully heard the concerns raised during the interaction and requested the representatives to submit their demands in writingThe discussion took place in a very cordial atmosphere We listened to their views very calmly I told them it would be better if they submitted their points in writing and they have done so We are ready for discussions whenever they ask he said while clarifying that no fresh meeting took place on WednesdayParliament best forum for longterm policy says NaddaNadda reiterated that the government favours a comprehensive discussion on examination paper leaks and believes Parliament is the most appropriate platform to formulate a longterm policy framework on the issueHe said a detailed debate involving all stakeholders would help develop lasting measures to prevent examination irregularities and strengthen the credibility of recruitment and entrance examinations across the country