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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that 152 examination paper leaks occurred over the past decade, affecting around 7.5 crore students and families. He accused the Centre of damaging India’s education system and called the situation “pure theft” from poor and middle-class families. Gandhi demanded accountability and sought action against those responsible for the alleged leaks.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, alleging that 152 such incidents have taken place over the past decade and have severely damaged India's education system. He claimed that around 7.5 crore students and their families have been affected by the recurring leaks, which have forced many aspirants to repeatedly prepare for re-examinations despite investing significant time, money and effort.

Calling the situation "pure theft" from middle-class and poor families, Gandhi alleged that every month, on average, an examination paper is leaked, leaving lakhs of students uncertain about their future. He further claimed that despite 152 paper leak cases over the last 10 years, there have been zero convictions, questioning the government's handling of the issue and alleging that those responsible have escaped accountability.

'Education System Has Been Wiped Out'

Gandhi alleged that the repeated leaks have destroyed one of India's greatest strengths, its education system. Referring to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), he claimed that nearly ₹1.32 lakh crore is spent every year by families whose children appear for the examination. According to him, the financial burden, coupled with recurring paper leaks, has shattered the trust of students and parents in the examination process.