Actor Salman Khan voiced support for students protesting alleged examination paper leaks, calling the movement peaceful and urging it remain apolitical. He expressed sadness over the protest's violent turn and solidarity with injured students, praising their demand for educational reforms.
Rahul Gandhi alleged India's education system is undermined by recurring exam paper leaks, affecting 7.5 crore students over a decade with zero convictions. He criticized the government's handling of peaceful student protests and highlighted student stress.
Thousands of youth, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, protested across India, clashing with police in New Delhi while demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam paper leaks. Police used tear gas and baton charges, leading to injuries, as opposition parties called for parliamentary discussion and condemned the force used against demonstrators.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling him "most anti-youth" due to 152 alleged exam paper leaks affecting 7.5 crore students without punishment for culprits. He backed protesting students, accusing the government of using force against them.
Rahul Gandhi launched the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, urging students to sign an online petition addressing issues like paper leaks, exam irregularities, high education costs, and unemployment. A rally in Kota, Rajasthan, marked the campaign's beginning, with Gandhi calling it the start of a larger movement.
Messaging app Telegram has filed a lawsuit in New Delhi, challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked its platform to prevent exam fraud. Telegram argues the ban is unconstitutional and a disproportionate restriction on free speech for its 150 million Indian users.
India has temporarily blocked Telegram access for existing users and delisted it from app stores to prevent paper leaks for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The app remains functional via VPNs, affecting millions of users.
A satirical social media account, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved into a Gen Z movement in India, protesting against frequent exam paper leaks and irregularities. The movement, inspired by a judge's remark and fueled by student anger, demands the resignation of the federal education minister.
Sachin Pilot downplayed Ashok Gehlot's recent criticism, emphasizing party unity and affection. Pilot highlighted national issues like exam paper leaks and rising prices, vowing to strengthen Congress and challenge the BJP. He also criticized the Rajasthan government and alleged institutional pressure regarding Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination.
Repeated NEET-UG exam paper leaks reignite debate over shifting from pen-and-paper to computer-based testing (CBT), with the Union education ministry and NTA favoring CBT, while the health ministry and NMC express reservations due to logistical challenges.
