‘Padmavyuh’ of paper leaks: Rahul Gandhi slams ‘systemic failure’ jeopardising 85 lakh students

The Raebareli MP compared the crisis to the mythological “Padmavyuh,”a complex military trap from the Mahabharata, that students and their families are forced to navigate. He highlighted how such leaks not only disrupt the hard work of students but also foster an environment where dishonesty appears more rewarding than merit.

He also linked the term ‘Padmavyuh’ to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) lotus symbol, suggesting that the examination crisis resembles this challenging and deceptive formation.

“The paper leak puts hardworking students and their families into uncertainty and stress, depriving them of the fruits of their hard work.” “It also sends the wrong message to the next generation that dishonesty can be better than hard work, which is completely unacceptable,” he wrote.
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Referring to last year’s NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, which sparked nationwide outrage, Gandhi criticised the government’s response. He accused the Modi government of hiding behind a new law as a quick fix, which he argued has failed to prevent further leaks. “After our protest, the Modi government hid behind a new law to call it a solution, but so many recent leaks have proved it to be a failure as well,” he remarked.

“This serious problem is a systematic failure. It can be eradicated only when all political parties and governments forget their differences and take strong steps together. It is the right of our children to maintain the dignity of these examinations and it has to be protected at all costs,” he said.

NEET-UG is the largest national entrance examination in India, with nearly 24 lakh applicants last year, many from rural backgrounds. Reports suggest that leaked question papers were scanned and electronically distributed to various locations, where organized groups printed and sold them to candidates in exchange for large sums of money.

The issue of paper leaks has been a recurring challenge in India, with major competitive exams like NEET, UGC-NET, and state-level recruitment tests targeted frequently.

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