Haryana CM Nayab Saini slams AAP, Rahul Gandhi over Punjab paper leak silence
Synopsis
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini used a media interaction in Karnal to corner AAP and Congress over Punjab's alleged paper leak — invoking Manish Sisodia's own pledge that an AAP Education Minister would resign if such a leak ever occurred under their watch. With BJP already projecting a Punjab takeover, the attack is as much about 2027 election groundwork as it is about student grievances.
Key Takeaways
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on 30 July questioned the silence of AAP and Rahul Gandhi over an alleged paper leak in Punjab .
Saini recalled Manish Sisodia 's past pledge that an AAP Education Minister would resign if a paper leak occurred under their government.
He cited PM Narendra Modi 's anti-paper leak law as evidence of the Centre's commitment to protecting youth futures.
BJP expressed confidence it would form the next government in Punjab, drawing a parallel with Haryana's 'double-engine' development.
Saini made the remarks in Karnal after attending the 77th state-level Van Mahotsav concluding ceremony.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, 30 July launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning their silence over an alleged paper leak in Punjab that he said has left thousands of young aspirants feeling 'humiliated and betrayed'. Saini made the remarks while speaking to the media in Karnal after attending the concluding ceremony of the 77th state-level Van Mahotsav.
Saini's Attack on the Opposition
The Chief Minister accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc of maintaining 'one face for public posturing and another for their actual conduct.' He argued that while these parties 'make lofty promises, their actions tell a different story.' Saini specifically questioned why neither the Punjab state government nor the Congress leadership had spoken out on the paper leak controversy, even as affected youth were reportedly protesting on the streets.
Sisodia's Old Promise Recalled
Saini invoked a past statement by AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who had publicly declared that if a paper leak occurred under an AAP government, the Education Minister would be the first to resign. 'Today, everyone is silent. A paper leak has taken place in Punjab, but neither the Aam Aadmi Party nor the Congress is speaking on the issue,' Saini said. The Chief Minister termed the incident 'extremely unfortunate' and said it has exposed the AAP government's failure to safeguard students' interests.
Modi's Anti-Paper Leak Law Cited
Contrasting the AAP government's response with that of the Centre, Saini said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demonstrated commitment to protecting the future of the country's youth by enacting a stringent anti-paper leak law. He said this legislative action stands in sharp contrast to the alleged inaction of the Punjab government on the current controversy.
BJP Eyes Punjab, Draws Haryana Parallel
Expressing confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form the next government in Punjab, Saini said the promises made by the AAP government remain unfulfilled. He drew a parallel with Haryana, saying the state 'is witnessing unprecedented development under a double-engine government' and projected that Punjab too would see 'faster development, better governance and greater opportunities for its youth once the BJP comes to power.' The remarks signal that the BJP is already building its Punjab campaign narrative around governance failures of the incumbent AAP administration.
Point of View
However, is any substantive update on the paper leak investigation itself — who is being held responsible, what relief is being offered to affected candidates, and whether any arrests have been made. The loudest voices in this story are from outside Punjab, which itself says something about the state government's communication vacuum.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Punjab paper leak that Haryana CM Nayab Saini referred to?
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini referred to an alleged examination paper leak in Punjab that has prompted protests by affected youth aspirants. The specifics of the examination involved were not detailed in his public remarks, but he described the incident as 'extremely unfortunate' and said it has jeopardised the futures of young candidates.
What did Manish Sisodia say about paper leaks under AAP rule?
AAP leader Manish Sisodia had previously stated that if a paper leak occurred under an AAP government, the Education Minister would be the first to resign. Saini cited this pledge to highlight what he called the AAP government's current silence on the Punjab paper leak.
What law did PM Modi enact regarding paper leaks?
Saini referred to a stringent anti-paper leak law enacted by the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he presented as evidence of the BJP-led government's commitment to protecting the interests of students and young job aspirants across India.
Why is BJP raising the Punjab paper leak issue?
The BJP, which is not in power in Punjab, is using the paper leak controversy to target the AAP state government ahead of future elections. Saini projected that the BJP would form the next Punjab government and drew a parallel with what he called Haryana's development under a 'double-engine' administration.
Where did Nayab Singh Saini make these remarks?
Saini made these remarks while interacting with the media in Karnal on 30 July, after attending the concluding ceremony of the 77th state-level Van Mahotsav.
