Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi for banning Telegram, urging focus on the paper leak mafia, not on students.

Government says messaging platform was used to “defraud candidates” appearing for the medical entrance examination.

India temporarily bans Telegram till June 22 to curb NEET 2026 paper leak scams, as NTA and MeitY move to protect exam integrity and tackle cheating networks.

The decision has triggered social media reactions with many users questioning whether blocking a messaging platform can effectively prevent paper leaks. | Competitive Exams

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says India’s ban may not stop NEET paper leaks as the app is removed from stores ahead of the re-examination.

India's government has temporarily restricted Telegram access until June 22, 2026, to prevent exam paper leaks. Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal calls the move absurd,…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access. He claims the government is targeting students instead of the paper leak…

Slamming the Telegram blocking ahead of NEET re-exam, Rahul Gandhi wondered if WhatsApp would be next on the government's radar for placing restrictions. | India News

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government for temporarily banning Telegram, accusing it of targeting students instead of addressing paper leak mafias.

To understand government's rationale, it is important to examine the two directives issued to Telegram following interventions by the NTA. | India News

Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi for banning Telegram, urging focus on the paper leak mafia, not on students.

The problem with NEET isn’t just misinformation around paper leaks but that the question paper has leaked twice in three years

India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.