Congress Leaders Accuse Government of Silence on Paper Leak Impacting Millions

The press conference held by Health Minister JP Nadda has amplified the ongoing debate on the paper‑leak scandal that has affected millions of aspiring students across India. Senior Congress figures, including Sukdev Baghat and Pawan Kheda, have voiced strong criticism of the government's apparent inaction.

Baghat highlighted that the leaks have disrupted the academic trajectories of countless candidates, forcing many to retake exams and causing age‑limit expiries. He asserted that this is not a mere political issue but a matter concerning the future of India's youth. Baghat also referenced Rahul Gandhi’s repeated calls over the past two years to address the crisis, which he claims have been largely ignored.

Senator Pawan Kheda questioned why the Health Minister, rather than the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, was fielding questions on the protest. He noted the continued use of lathi‑charges and tear‑gas against peaceful demonstrators and lamented the silencing of opposition voices in Parliament.

The Congress narrative frames the government's response as indifferent and heavy‑handed, urging immediate dialogue with student representatives and swift legal action against those responsible for the leaks.