Congress launches nationwide campaign against exam paper leaks in India
The Indian National Congress party launched a nationwide campaign in June 2026, led by Rahul Gandhi, to address recurring examination paper leaks and youth unemployment. The campaign, named 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', began with a student convention in Kota on June 17, followed by events in Prayagraj, Patna, and Delhi. Congress demands decentralisation of NEET exams, abolition of fees, and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The 40-day outreach includes campus visits, social media, and grievance-sharing via QR codes, with a planned 'Delhi Chalo' protest if demands are unmet.
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Rahul Gandhi says paper leaks and cancelled exams are a blow to millions of youth dreams
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ahead of his first student convention in Kota, stated that every paper leak and cancelled exam is not just a system failure but a blow to the dreams of millions of Indian youth. In a post on X, he said students receive punishment for daring to dream rather than rewards for hard work. The Congress party announced a nationwide campaign against examination irregularities, starting with a student convention in Kota on June 17, 2026, followed by events in Allahabad, Patna, and Delhi. Gandhi called on youth to raise their voices and join the movement, which aims to unite students across political lines and demand accountability for repeated exam scandals and recruitment failures. The campaign will involve outreach by NSUI, Youth Congress, and other party units.
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The Indian National Congress party, through senior leader Gaurav Gogoi, launched a 40-day nationwide campaign called 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' on June 25, 2026. The campaign aims to address systemic examination failures, including recurring paper leaks, recruitment delays, and broader education sector concerns. Gogoi stated that repeated exam irregularities indicate a failure of the entire system, not just individuals. The campaign involves outreach in educational institutions, town hall meetings, corner meetings, public dialogues, and pamphlet distribution across 28 locations simultaneously. Students affected by exams like NEET, JEE, and SSC will be contacted. A QR code and missed-call facility allow students to share grievances. The first phase runs until August 9, with plans for a 'Delhi Chalo' protest if demands are not met. The party's student wing NSUI is leading the outreach.
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On June 17, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a large student rally in Kota, Rajasthan, titled 'Chhatron ki Goonj', criticizing India's education system for putting excessive pressure on children and crushing them. The event, projected by Congress as the first of a nationwide series of student conventions, featured interactions with NEET, JEE, and civil services aspirants. Gandhi discussed students' dreams, financial burdens, and exam-related stress. The BJP objected to the outreach, alleging it could distract exam-preparing students. Gandhi also called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and announced a national education campaign led by Congress, NSUI, and Youth Congress, with future conventions planned in Allahabad, Patna, and Delhi.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Rahul Gandhi Calls Paper Leaks and Cancelled Exams a Blow to Youth Dreams, Announces Student Convention
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ahead of his first student convention in Kota, stated that every paper leak and cancelled exam is not just a system failure but a blow to the dreams of millions of Indian youth. In a post on X, he said students receive punishment for daring to dream instead of rewards for hard work. He called on young people to raise their voices and announced a series of student conventions starting in Kota on June 17, 2026, followed by Allahabad, Patna, and Delhi. The Congress party described this as the first phase of a nationwide campaign against examination irregularities and paper leak scandals, aiming to unite students across political lines and demand accountability. The campaign will involve outreach by NSUI, Youth Congress, and other party units.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Congress launches nationwide campaign on paper leaks, youth unemployment
The Indian National Congress party launched a nationwide campaign on June 13, 2026, to address youth concerns over paper leaks, examination irregularities, and unemployment. The campaign, led by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, will begin with a student convention in Kota on June 17, followed by events in Prayagraj, Patna, and Delhi. Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal announced the initiative, which demands decentralisation of the NEET examination, abolition of examination fees, accountability for recurring exam irregularities, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party plans to mobilise students through the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and Indian Youth Congress, using campus visits, social media campaigns, and direct engagement. The campaign aims to unite students across political affiliations and push for legislative measures in Parliament to protect youth interests.
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