CJP protest prompts rare selfie message from Modi on paper leak: Here's what PM said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a rare selfie video message acknowledging the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protest over exam paper leaks. He said the government had arrested those responsible and was working to complete examinations for about 22 lakh students promptly. Modi also announced a draft for fast‑track courts and stricter penalties, which will be discussed in the cabinet before being introduced in Parliament.
- ▪Modi addressed the CJP protest in a late‑night video, stating that the paper leak has caused significant distress to students and parents.
- ▪The government reported that several culprits have been arrested and that examinations for roughly 22 lakh students are being expedited.
- ▪A draft proposing fast‑track courts and harsher punishments for exam‑related offenses has been prepared and will be reviewed by the Union Cabinet before parliamentary introduction.
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HomeNextCJP protest prompts rare selfie message from Modi on paper leak: Here's what PM saidAddressing the concerns of students and parents, PM Modi said in his late-night message that the government recognised the gravity of the crisis.Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 09:55:14 ISTEdited by Nayanika SenguptaPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The swelling 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue a rare video message late Friday, acknowledging the scale of the issue and announcing that the Centre will move a bill providing for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those involved.PM Modi's rare selfie video message amid CJP protest over exam irregularities and paper leaks (X/Narendramodi, HT and AFP images)The assurance…
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