What happened
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the Centre’s response to the alleged exam paper leak crisis. He said the promise of fast-track courts does not answer students’ main demand for accountability.
Kejriwal said students want action against those responsible, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, rather than only quicker trials. He also argued that fast-track courts often do not function effectively and do not rebuild confidence unless the government also announces reforms to prevent future leaks.
Kejriwal alleged that student protests were met with lathi charge and tear gas, and said the Prime Minister did not show sympathy to the students.
Political and governance context
The immediate issue is not only criminal process after a leak allegation. The larger governance question is whether the examination system itself has enough safeguards to prevent leaks, protect student trust, and assign responsibility when failures occur.
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