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'First it hurt me, later I took advantage': Sitharaman's paper leak remarks spark political row

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked a political controversy following her recent remarks regarding paper leaks in competitive examinations. During a public discussion, the minister described her personal reaction to the issue, stating that while the incidents initially caused her distress, she eventually sought to leverage the situation to address systemic flaws.

The comments have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the remarks downplay the severity of the crises affecting students across the country. The discourse surrounding the statement highlights ongoing national tensions regarding the integrity of recruitment processes and the government's management of educational examination systems.

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