Congress MP from Sirsa and former Union Minister Kumari Selja
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Congress MP demands action on paper leak controversy, calls for accountability, transparent probe and meaningful debate in Parliament
Chandigarh | Pen of Democracy News Desk
Sirsa MP, former Union Minister and Congress National General Secretary Kumari Selja criticised the Central Government over the repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that the ruling dispensation was avoiding accountability on issues affecting millions of students, youth and farmers instead of allowing a meaningful discussion in the House.
Expressing concern over the fourth consecutive day of disruptions in the Lok Sabha, Selja said Parliament should serve as the country’s highest democratic forum for addressing public concerns. Instead, she alleged, crucial issues such as examination irregularities, paper leaks, unemployment and the future of India’s youth were being overshadowed by political confrontation.
“The country’s young people are deeply anxious about their future. They are not looking for announcements or assurances alone—they expect concrete action, transparency and accountability from the government,” Selja said.
The Congress leader argued that if the government was genuinely committed to protecting students’ interests, it would have acted decisively as soon as serious allegations regarding examination paper leaks and flaws in the recruitment and examination system surfaced.
She claimed that widespread dissatisfaction continues to prevail among students because, despite repeated controversies, the government has failed to demonstrate the level of sensitivity and responsibility expected in such matters.
“Young aspirants deserve to know what concrete action has been taken. Public confidence cannot be restored merely through promises or future commitments,” she said.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the establishment of fast-track courts, Selja said the proposal would be meaningful only if it was accompanied by an impartial investigation, strict action against those responsible and a transparent mechanism to ensure justice for affected students.
She maintained that announcements alone would not address the concerns of students unless they were backed by measurable action and institutional accountability. The government, she said, should also conduct an honest review of administrative failures that allowed repeated examination-related controversies to occur.
Selja also praised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying he has consistently raised issues concerning students and youth both inside and outside Parliament. She asserted that it is the constitutional responsibility of the Opposition to amplify public concerns and hold the government accountable through democratic institutions.
“The questions being raised by students deserve a democratic and compassionate response, not silence,” she said.
The Congress MP further criticised the government’s response to the alleged police action against protesting students, claiming that neither regret had been expressed nor responsibility fixed over the reported use of force.
“In a democracy, disagreement should be addressed through dialogue, not suppression. Governments strengthen institutions when they engage with criticism instead of attempting to silence it,” she said.
Reiterating the Congress Party’s demands, Selja called for fixing accountability within the Education Ministry, a public apology to students, an independent and transparent investigation into the alleged incidents of police excesses, and strict action against those found responsible.
She also demanded a comprehensive and transparent probe into examination paper leak cases to restore the confidence of millions of students preparing for competitive examinations across the country.
Concluding her statement, Selja said India’s youth deserve justice, transparency and equal opportunity rather than uncertainty. She stressed that the future of students should never become a casualty of administrative failures and urged the government to facilitate a meaningful debate in Parliament on issues affecting young people and the broader public.
She said Parliament remains the nation’s foremost democratic institution, and constructive discussions on matters of public importance are essential for restoring confidence in governance and strengthening democratic accountablity.
