Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the BJP leader may not remain in office a year from now because the political and institutional system under his control was “collapsing internally”. The remarks come at a time when the Modi government is facing intense criticism over NEET-UG 2026 and other paper leaks, and the on-screen marking (OSM) controversy for CBSE, both of which have sparked widespread concern among students.
Addressing tribal leaders at a program organized by the Adivasi Congress in New Delhi, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha painted a bleak picture of the country’s economic and political future, warning of a major economic crisis and alleging growing unrest within institutions.
Gandhi said, “Narendra Modi will not become prime minister a year from now,” stressing that the system that previously operated under the control of the prime minister was now “shaking and collapsing.” He also claimed that people within institutions were increasingly sharing information with the opposition, and described this as an “institutional revolution.”
Gandhi also claimed that increasing economic distress might push the government towards imposing emergency-like measures in an attempt to quell public anger. He said that the rise in prices is only the beginning of a much larger economic challenge facing the country.
Recent escalation in Rahul’s attacks on Modi
The remarks represent one of Gandhi’s strongest political attacks on Prime Minister Modi since the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance returns to power for a third consecutive term in 2024.
In recent weeks, Gandhi has repeatedly targeted the Prime Minister over a series of controversies related to the education sector, including paper leaks and the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy.
He accused the government of failing students and questioned why Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continued to remain in office despite the controversies. More recently, Gandhi described the Ministry of Education as “disaster management” and claimed that recurring examination-related crises reflect a deeper failure in management.
Educational differences form the background
The latest political attack comes against the backdrop of increasing scrutiny over the center’s handling of national exams.
NEET-UG 2026 exam has been canceled following allegations of paper leak, affecting over 20 lakh medical aspirants and forcing the authorities to schedule a new exam. The controversy reached the Supreme Court, with the Center telling the court that PM Modi was personally monitoring the government’s response.
At the same time, the government has been dealing with the fallout of the CBSE OSM controversy, with students and parents raising concerns over discrepancies in assessment and unexpectedly low grades. This issue has sparked a political dispute, with the opposition demanding more transparency and accountability.
Gandhi also criticized Prime Minister Modi for not addressing the CBSE controversy during his monthly program Mann Ki Baat, arguing that the Prime Minister has remained silent on an issue that affects thousands of students and families.
The BJP is yet to respond to the latest claim
The BJP did not immediately issue a detailed response to Gandhi’s recent assertion that Modi may not remain prime minister after a year.
