Rajpal Yadav urges peaceful resolution and dialogue amid NEET paper leak protests: 'The Government is ours, and so are the children'
ETimes | July 27, 2026 4:39 PM CST
Rajpal Yadav has shared his thoughts on the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, calling for dialogue and peace amid the nationwide unrest. He took to his social media account to share a video expressing his opinions.
What Rajpal Yadav saidIn an Instagram video, Rajpal Yadav said, "The government is ours, and the children are ours too. Dialogue is extremely important, and through dialogue, it is essential to find a smooth and constructive way forward. It should be a path where everyone is respected, everyone is treated with love, and everyone lives in peace. Jai Hind ."
In a separate development, the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) has terminated 47 officials in a major crackdown, with sources noting that legal and criminal action will also be pursued against some of them. The move is said to be part of a complete overhaul of the NTA, which has faced repeated controversy over paper leaks. This marks the sixth major decision taken within 24 hours under Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who has warned that those harming the future of the country's youth "will not be spared."
Background of the protestsThe national capital has witnessed prolonged protests over the issue, with activist Sonam Wangchuk , who joined the demonstrations, ending his 26-day hunger strike the previous night. Opposition parties have also extended support to the protesters' demands.
PM Modi had earlier stressed that nothing is more important than the welfare and future of the youth, announcing the setup of fast-track courts for swift and strict punishment in paper leak cases. In a post on X, he said he has directed authorities to take all necessary steps, describing it as part of continued efforts to safeguard students' interests.
What Rajpal Yadav saidIn an Instagram video, Rajpal Yadav said, "The government is ours, and the children are ours too. Dialogue is extremely important, and through dialogue, it is essential to find a smooth and constructive way forward. It should be a path where everyone is respected, everyone is treated with love, and everyone lives in peace. Jai Hind ."
Government's latest steps on paper leak rowMeanwhile, according to the ANI report, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aiming to strengthen the anti-paper leak law as protests continue across the country. Sources indicate that the proposed amendment bill is likely to be tabled in Parliament on Monday, July 27.
In a separate development, the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) has terminated 47 officials in a major crackdown, with sources noting that legal and criminal action will also be pursued against some of them. The move is said to be part of a complete overhaul of the NTA, which has faced repeated controversy over paper leaks. This marks the sixth major decision taken within 24 hours under Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who has warned that those harming the future of the country's youth "will not be spared."
Background of the protestsThe national capital has witnessed prolonged protests over the issue, with activist Sonam Wangchuk , who joined the demonstrations, ending his 26-day hunger strike the previous night. Opposition parties have also extended support to the protesters' demands.
PM Modi had earlier stressed that nothing is more important than the welfare and future of the youth, announcing the setup of fast-track courts for swift and strict punishment in paper leak cases. In a post on X, he said he has directed authorities to take all necessary steps, describing it as part of continued efforts to safeguard students' interests.
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