What happened
Rahul Gandhi held a press conference and backed protesting students who were demanding action on alleged exam paper leaks. He said the Prime Minister should apologise, Dharmendra Pradhan should resign, and people who assaulted students should be held accountable.
Gandhi defended the protesters and said they were future citizens, not terrorists. He also questioned why peaceful students were met with police force during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest.
Background and earlier position
Allegations of paper leaks have become a recurring governance issue in India because they affect merit, fairness, and public trust in recruitment and competitive examinations. The controversy also has an economic dimension because families often spend heavily on coaching and repeated attempts at examinations.
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