India, July 14 -- Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Maharashtra government over the alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, saying nearly six lakh candidates have been left in uncertainty after the examination was postponed.

Calling the incident a "theft of the future of the youth," Gandhi said repeated paper leaks have severely damaged the credibility of the country's examination system and demanded immediate action from the state government.

In a message addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gandhi sought three key measures: a judicial inquiry into the alleged paper leak, strict action against those responsible, and appropriate compensation and support for cand...