New Delhi, July 23 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asserted that the Central government is "very sensitive" to the issues facing the youth, particularly regarding exam paper leakages.

In an interview with ANI, the Minister highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already responded to the situation, ensuring that those who "violated the sacredness" of examinations will face swift justice.

Addressing the recent controversies surrounding competitive exams, Sitharaman stated that the government's proactive stance renders the opposition's "tirade" baseless.

"A matter which relates to students, young people of this country, particularly about their preparation for exams, exam paper leakage and re-exam... the...