Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens not to incite children and to guide them toward the right path following NEET paper leak protests [1].
The appeal comes as public anger mounts over the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The situation is critical because the leaks have sparked violent protests, threatening the academic futures of thousands of students and risking further civil unrest.
Modi addressed these concerns during a meeting with the National Democratic Alliance parliamentary party. He said there is a need to protect youth from being drawn into violence while acknowledging the frustration surrounding the examination process [2].
"Do not incite children, show them the right path," Modi said [1].
The Prime Minister called for the implementation of stricter measures to stop future paper leaks. He said systemic changes are necessary to ensure the fairness of national exams and to restore trust in the educational administration [2].
His comments follow reports of violence during protests organized by the CJP over the leaks [1]. The government faces increasing pressure to provide a transparent resolution for the affected candidates and to hold those responsible for the breach accountable [2].
Modi said that while grievances must be addressed, the stability of the youth must remain a priority. He said guiding students through legal and constructive channels is the only way to achieve a lasting solution [1].
“Do not incite children, show them the right path”
This statement reflects the Indian government's attempt to balance the restoration of exam integrity with the need to maintain public order. By framing the issue as a need to protect children from 'incitement,' the administration is attempting to decouple the legitimate grievances of students from the political mobilization of protest movements.
