Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the welfare and bright future of the country's youth remain the Modi government's top priority, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases reflects that commitment.
In a post on X, he said, "The welfare of the youth and their bright future is both the highest priority and the resolve of the Modi government."
"This important step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against those who toy with the future of the youth due to paper leaks will prove to be a milestone".
Earlier in the day, the PM said the welfare of the country's youth is the top priority of his government and asserted that anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared.
Modi's outreach to the youth came three days after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part in the 'Sansad Chalo' march against irregularities in the NEET exam and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
During the march, police resorted to lathi-charge and lobbed tear gas shells, injuring scores of students. Over 100 policemen were also injured while trying to stop the protest march.
In his message on X, Modi also said that the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.
"Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! This is our top priority. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared," he said.
The prime minister also said that he has directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps on the issue of paper leaks.
"This is an important step in the series of decisions being taken by the government to safeguard the interests of students," he said.
Modi's first public message on the NEET paper leaks came on Tuesday, when he spoke about the issue at a meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party.
(With inputs from PTI)
