Vows strict punishment for accused, Wangchuk ends fast after PM’s assurance
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced that the Government will establish Fast-Track Courts to ensure speedy trial of paper leak cases, asserting that safeguarding the interests and future of students remains the Government’s highest priority and warning that those responsible for compromising the future of the country’s youth “will not be spared.”
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the decision was aimed at ensuring swift justice and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, which have triggered widespread concern over the integrity of competitive examinations and recruitment tests.
“Nothing is more important than welfare and future of our youth!” Modi said, adding, “We have decided to set up Fast-Track Courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students.”
Reiterating the Government’s resolve to crack down on those responsible for such offences, the Prime Minister said, “Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”
The announcement comes amid public focus on examination irregularities and paper leak incidents, with concerns over the credibility of recruitment and entrance exams dominating public discourse in recent months. The issue has sparked protests by students and criticism from opposition parties, which have accused the Government of failing to prevent repeated paper leaks.
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast
Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram past midnight after Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a statement addressing key concerns raised by the protest movement. However, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke, while welcoming Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, said their political agitation would continue.
The BJP said Wangchuk ended his fast after Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and assured him of the Central Government’s commitment to address the concerns raised during the protest.
Later, Wangchuk confirmed the decision through a post on X, saying he had ended his 26-day fast in the presence of the two Union Ministers and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh. He also noted that 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or written letters urging him to end the fast.
Wangchuk said the decision came after prolonged negotiations on various conditions and in view of concerns over possible violence in the country, while appealing to people to remain peaceful and vigilant.
Higher Education Secretary transferred
Amid nation-wide protests against NEET-UG paper leak, the Centre yesterday transferred Ministry of Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi and appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar to his place. The Central Government has also appointed T.K. Anil Kumar as the new School Education Secretary.
This post was published on July 24, 2026 7:30 pm