New Delhi, July 23: Amid the ongoing NEET-UG paper leak controversy and student protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of fast-track courts through a post on social media platform X. He aims to ensure swift punishment for those responsible. In response, Ashutosh Ranka, national spokesperson for the Cockroach Public Party (CJP), emphasized that while punishing the guilty is important, the root cause of the leaks must also be addressed.
Ranka stated that paper leaks occur due to incompetence within the system, from top to bottom. He argued that until accountability is established and a fear of consequences is instilled in wrongdoers, the issue will persist.
He alleged that paper leaks are orchestrated by an organized gang involving multiple individuals, benefiting financially from the situation. Therefore, mere punitive actions are insufficient; a complete overhaul of the system that allows such leaks is essential.
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s post, Ranka remarked, “You speak of applying a balm after the injury, but our fight is to understand why the injury occurs in the first place.” He believes that creating fast-track courts is not a permanent solution. Despite the establishment of such courts for various significant cases, the fundamental issues remain unresolved as the government has not addressed the underlying flaws in the system.
Ranka pointed out that the root of problems in the education system lies in incompetence and corruption, ultimately leading back to the Ministry of Education. He asserted that his protests will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
Meanwhile, students and protesters at Jantar Mantar reacted to Prime Minister Modi‘s statement. One protester stated that the Prime Minister should first listen to the voices of the students. Millions of young people are on the streets, yet their concerns are being overlooked.
Another protester said, “We are peacefully protesting. We are educated individuals seeking a resolution through dialogue. We should not be forced to change our approach to activism.”
A different student recounted an incident during a parliamentary march when police used batons against protesters, highlighting mistreatment of students. He urged the government to find a lasting solution rather than merely suppressing the issue.
Another protester insisted that Prime Minister Modi should first demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He emphasized that the Prime Minister must establish accountability, as mere statements on social media are not enough.
A young man expressed that he had previously supported Prime Minister Modi but felt compelled to join the protests given the current situation. He called for direct communication between leaders and protesters to assure them that their demands will be addressed.
Another protester stressed that the government’s actions are more important than the Prime Minister’s statements. He said, “We are not here just to hear words. We want to see action. Until we witness concrete steps, it’s hard to say whether we are satisfied or not.”
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