Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for NEET Leaks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts would be set up to swiftly try and punish those involved in examination paper leaks, framing it as a prime priority for the welfare and future of India's youth. Home Minister Amit Shah described the move as part of a broader government push to safeguard students and expedite justice in leak cases. The announcement coincided with large youth-led protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the Education Minister's resignation and criticizing the education system. Opposition figures, including Rahul Gandhi, pushed back, arguing that the government has not adequately addressed the crisis. The government portrayed the fast-track courts as part of a continuing series of steps to protect students, while protesters and critics pressed for accountability and resignations. The coverage notes that protests and police action marked the backdrop to Modi’s public response on this issue.