Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi on Telegram curbs
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress, criticized the government's temporary ban on Telegram in India, claiming it is a futile attempt to stop paper leaks and unfairly targets students. He urged the government to address the root cause of the issue instead of focusing on restricting access for students. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a Congress general secretary, echoed this sentiment, calling for reforms within the education system. The National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that the ban is intended to prevent cheating during the re-examination for the NEET-UG exam.
17 JUN 2026
— BBC
Telegram is challenging the Indian government's temporary ban on the platform, arguing the ban unfairly punishes millions of users.
— Al Jazeera
Telegram filed a legal challenge against the Indian government's ban on its platform, arguing it is unconstitutional and disproportionate.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's temporary ban on Telegram, arguing it is ineffective and unfairly targets students.
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