Students' registrations for Rahul's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Dehradun crosses 2.5 lakh
Gandhi said 7.5 crore students have been affected by 152 paper leak cases and called for re-exams, compensation and a political consensus.
- On Friday, July 17, 2026, Rahul Gandhi addressed a 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Dehradun, attacking the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks that he alleged have institutionalized corruption within India's education system.
- Gandhi argued that 1% of individuals manipulate the system, affecting 99% of honest students, while claiming the current testing framework relies on outdated 19th-century methods that must evolve into a 21st-century system.
- Displaying a graphic titled "Paper Leak Epidemic," the leader claimed 7.5 crore students have been affected by 152 paper leak cases, with the conviction rate remaining at zero.
- Calling for immediate relief, Gandhi demanded that impacted students receive protection and compensation, while urging a political consensus to ensure those responsible face swift conviction and punishment.
- Gandhi emphasized that National Testing Agency leadership should not be drawn from a single political organization, advocating for a student-centric system with secured question banks and randomized papers to restore fairness.
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'Chhatron Ki Goonj': Rahul Gandhi Interacts with Grieving Father in Dehradun Whose Daughter Died by Suicide over NEET Paper Leak
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking at the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' campaign in Dehradun, Gandhi claimed that over the last decade, at least 7.5 crore young students have suffered due to paper leaks. He criticised the education system, alleging that high technology is being used in the country to facilitate exam paper leaks. Papers can be obtained if one has "crores of rupees," he alleged. India News | 'Chhatron Ki Goonj': …
'Paper Ka Rate': Rahul Gandhi Slams Center, Claims NEET UG 2026 Paper Costs Rs 40 Lakh
<p>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, alleging that India's education system has reached a stage where question papers are available at fixed prices and sophisticated technology is being used to manipulate recruitment and entrance examinations.</p> <p>Addressing the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Dehradun, Gandhi used a series of graphics to argu…
At the "Schools' Echo" program in Dehradun, Rahul Gandhi addressed issues related to the education system, paper leaks, government jobs, and youth employment. Students and candidates also shared their problems at the event. Rahul Gandhi listened to the students' concerns and stated that issues related to youth education, employment, and the examination system require serious attention.
'No party, organisation should have hold on edu institutes': Rahul blames entire system for paper leaks
Dehradun, Jul 17 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that no political party or organisation should have a hold on any educational institutions, and batted for a political consensus on the issue of paper leaks, calling it everyone’s responsibility. Addressing a ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ rally here on Friday evening, the leader of opposition […]
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