NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the creation of dedicated fast-track courts to prosecute those responsible for exam paper leaks, promising swift punishment for individuals accused of undermining the country’s education system.

The announcement follows nationwide outrage after the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), India’s medical entrance examination, which affected nearly two million students and raised fresh concerns about organized exam fraud.

Speaking on the issue, Prime Minister Modi said protecting the future of young Indians remains one of his government’s highest priorities.

“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth. We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”

The Modi government says the new courts are intended to accelerate prosecutions, dismantle organized cheating networks, and restore public confidence in one of the world’s largest competitive examination systems.

Students Call for Broader Reforms

While many students welcomed the government’s promise of tougher enforcement, demonstrations across several cities have also focused on demands for broader institutional reforms.

Student leaders argue that long-term solutions require stronger safeguards against corruption, increased transparency, and greater accountability from officials responsible for administering national examinations.

Some protesters have also called for political accountability within the Ministry of Education, saying recurring paper leak incidents have damaged confidence in the system.

A Focus on Merit and Accountability

Supporters of Prime Minister Modi say the crackdown reflects a commitment to protecting merit-based opportunities for millions of young Indians who spend years preparing for highly competitive entrance exams.

The government has emphasized that organized paper leak operations not only violate the law but also undermine the dreams of hardworking students and their families.

The administration says it will continue strengthening legal enforcement while pursuing reforms designed to improve the integrity and security of future examinations.

The controversy has become one of India’s biggest education challenges in recent years, highlighting concerns over examination security and public trust.

For supporters of strong law-and-order governance—including many conservatives who favor tougher action against corruption—the government’s decision to establish fast-track courts represents an effort to deliver quicker justice, strengthen accountability, and protect merit from organized fraud.