Rahul Gandhi to lead NEET paper leak protest in Kota, BJP calls it toolkit move
With the NEET paper leak controversy once again at the centre of national debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to hold a major student
With the NEET paper leak controversy once again at the centre of national debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to hold a major student convention in Rajasthan's Kota on today evening, positioning the event as a platform to amplify concerns over examination irregularities, paper leaks and youth unemployment. The programme, scheduled for 5.30 pm at the Shri Ram Rangmanch in Dussehra Ground, has triggered a political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP even before Gandhi takes the stage. Read Full Story A day ahead of the event, Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of crushing the aspirations of millions of young Indians through "paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, skyrocketing fees, privatisation and scams". "My young and Gen Z friends, one thing is clear to me, and I want you to engrain this in your heart as well: securing the future of every young Indian is the government's responsibility. Yet, both responsibility and integrity are concepts alien to the Modi government," Gandhi wrote on X. "Paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, skyrocketing fees, privatisation, and scams — these are the very tools with which they are shattering crores of dreams every day," he said, adding that he wanted to discuss these issues directly with students.
The Congress has projected the Kota programme as the first in a nationwide series of student conventions focused on issues affecting young people, particularly alleged paper leaks and examination-related controversies. CONGRESS GEARS UP FOR STUDENT OUTREACH Ahead of Gandhi's visit, Congress leaders intensified preparations in Kota. A meeting of the Mahila Congress was held at the party office in Gumanpura, where leaders discussed mobilisation efforts and assigned ward-level responsibilities to ensure strong participation. Among those present were Mahila Congress national secretary and Rajasthan in-charge Deepti Singh, City District Congress Committee president Rakhi Gautam and Mahila Congress city president Shalini Gautam. Party workers have been tasked with reaching out to students and young people across the city and encouraging participation in the interaction. Deepti Singh described Kota as the centre of aspirations for lakhs of students from across the country and said Gandhi's interaction carried special significance at a time when concerns over examinations and employment were growing. She said issues such as the alleged NEET irregularities, questions surrounding examination systems and rising unemployment had become major concerns for young Indians. Shalini Gautam said the event was not merely a political programme but an opportunity to bring students' voices to a national platform and discuss issues related to education, employment and the future of the youth.
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