"Thanks for insightful suggestions": PM Modi expresses gratitude to youngsters over response to his video
New Delhi, July 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his gratitude to the youth for their "insightful suggestions" and positive response to a video he had shared yesterday.
In a video message shared on Instagram, PM Modi said, "Thank you, friends. I had the opportunity to meet you late last night. I appreciate the way you responded to my video and your positive suggestions. Thanks to everyone."
"Last night, I got the opportunity to interact with you. The way you responded to the video I posted and shared your positive suggestions--thanks to everybody. Your love and support continue, and our connection grows even stronger and more active," he further said.
PM Modi's message comes a day after he announced the government would bring stricter action against paper leaks as the CJP-led protests continue over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
In a self-recorded video shared on X on Thursday, the Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet will take up a draft Bill providing for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders.
He said, "I have issued directions to departments to set up Fast-Track Courts."
The Opposition has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the controversy triggering protests inside and outside the House.
Along with the video, the Prime Minister wrote, "More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow's Cabinet!"
In the video, Modi said, "Friends, I know that paper leaks are not an ordinary matter. For lakhs of students and their parents, it is extremely painful. And that is why, in the last two and a half months since the paper leak incidents, several major steps have been taken. The culprits have been caught; they are currently in jail," he said.
PM said, "Our most important responsibility was to ensure that a whole year for the students is not wasted. It was very important to conduct the exams immediately. The government used its full strength to arrange exams for nearly 22 lakh students in the shortest possible time. And just five or six days ago, on the 19th, the results were also announced. News of the happiness of successful students is coming from all over the country."
Stressing that the government was not stopping there, PM Modi said, "However, we are not among those who are satisfied with just that. And therefore, today I have issued directions to the departments to set up Fast-Track Courts. The departments worked tirelessly and, late last night, provided me with a draft. This draft, which includes provisions for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishments, will be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow," he said.
The PM further said, "After incorporating suggestions from Cabinet colleagues, it will be given a final shape. Efforts will be made to get this Bill passed in the House as soon as possible, as the second week of the Parliament session begins on Monday."
PM Modi said, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared."
— ANI
Reader Comments
I appreciate the PM engaging with us on social media, but actions speak louder than words. The NEET paper leak has already caused so much anxiety for students and parents. Let's see if these fast-track courts actually work quickly. Abhi toh trust karna mushkil hai.
As a student who appeared for NEET this year, this is a relief. The government finally acknowledging the pain of paper leak victims. Fast-track courts will ensure that the culprits don't roam free for years. Good step, PM 🙌
Thank you, PM Modi, for listening to the youth. The video message felt personal and sincere. However, I hope the government also addresses the root cause—leakage of question papers—by improving exam security systems. Prevention is better than cure, as we say in India. 🇮🇳
The PM's gesture is nice, but what about students who lost a year due to re-exams? Their mental health and financial burden are not trivial. Also, the opposition's demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation has merit. Accountability at the top is needed.
Waah, PM Modi directly interacting with us on Instagram? That's smart. I sent my suggestion about digital monitoring of exam centers. Let's hope the Cabinet approves the bill quickly. Youth power zindabad! 💪
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