Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has urged the government to treat ongoing protests as a wake-up call and undertake comprehensive reforms in education and examinations, stressng the need for stronger teachers, secure exams and long-term institutional reforms
The father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide after the alleged paper leak said no compensation can replace his son, but hoped the agitation and subsequent reforms would create a fairer examination system and prevent similar tragedies for other families
Congress MP Kumari Selja backed Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, calling it a symbol of youth anger over paper leaks. She urged him to end his fast and separately demanded government action on high soil salinity in Sirsa's villages
Rahul Gandhi launched the "Chhatron Ki Goonj" signature campaign, urging students to raise concerns over paper leaks, exam issues and high fees. He described it as a platform to demand affordable education, fair examinations and employment opportunities
The bigger problem isn’t the platform but the vulnerabilities within India’s examination system, where leaks often originate long before they surface on messaging apps
The Delhi Parents Association has alleged that the CBSE’s new On-Screen Marking system was rushed without proper teacher training, leading to Class 12 result discrepancies. The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the digital marking procurement process
