Hours after the Supreme Court issued a stern warning to the National Testing Agency (NTA) over student allegations of examination irregularities, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the significant issue.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rahul Gandhi questioned PM Modi's silence, highlighting concerns about the integrity of the National Testing Agency and the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). He stated, "Narendra Modi, as usual, is maintaining silence on the matter. The arrests made in Bihar, Gujarat, and Haryana clearly show that there has been organized corruption in the examination in a planned manner, and these BJP-ruled states have become the epicenter of paper leaks."

Gandhi further added, "In our manifesto, we had guaranteed to secure the future of the youth by making strict laws against paper leaks. While fulfilling the responsibility of the opposition, we are committed to formulate such tough policies by strongly raising the voice of the youth from the streets to the Parliament and putting pressure on the government."

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court took serious note of the allegations and delivered a strong message to the NTA. The Court emphasized that even the slightest negligence, as small as 0.001%, in the examination process must be addressed with utmost seriousness. During the hearing, the justices responded to numerous complaints regarding irregularities in the NEET exam, underscoring the importance of maintaining the examination's integrity and ensuring fair treatment for all candidates.