Sonia Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader, has sharply criticized the Narendra Modi government's handling of recent protests. The protests were triggered by an alleged leak of the NEET exam paper and broader concerns over the education system. Gandhi stated that the government responded with 'cowardice and wanton cruelty' rather than addressing the protesters' demands. She claimed that the protesters, whom she described as having 'straightforward' demands for accountability and education reform, were treated 'not as inheritors of the future but as enemies of the nation.' Her remarks highlight the ongoing political tension over the handling of student protests and the state of education in India. The government has not yet responded to her comments. The NEET exam, which is used for admission to medical colleges, has faced allegations of irregularities in the past, and this latest incident has sparked widespread outrage among students and opposition parties.