Kerala: ABVP backs tough anti-exam law
Ernakulam, Aug 1
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday welcomed the Public Examinations Amendment Act, 2026, saying the new law will help break the grip of examination mafias and restore public confidence in the country's examination system.
The stand was taken at the opening of the ABVP's two-day Central Executive Committee meeting in Ernakulam.
Senior leaders and delegates from across the country are attending the meeting.
ABVP National President Raghuraj Kishore Tiwari, National General Secretary Virendra Singh Solanki and National Organising Secretary Ashish Chauhan inaugurated the meeting.
Speaking at the meeting, Solanki said sincere students suffer the most because of paper leaks and examination fraud. He added that strict laws, stronger punishment, better technology and greater accountability are needed to stop organised examination crime.
"The new law is a major step in that direction. It will improve the transparency, security and credibility of public examinations," he said.
Solanki said ABVP has always demanded fair investigations into examination irregularities and reforms to protect students. He stressed that student issues should be resolved through dialogue and democratic means, not through violence or political agendas.
The meeting also discussed the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026.
ABVP said the Bill offers a good opportunity to reform pharmacy education and regulation. The organisation has submitted recommendations to the Union Government seeking a quality-driven, student-friendly and employment-oriented pharmacy education system. It has also asked for greater representation of academic experts in the proposed Commission.
In his inaugural address, Tiwari said it was significant that the national executive meeting was being held in Kerala, the birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. He praised ABVP workers in the State for their commitment to student welfare despite many challenges.
During the two-day meeting, ABVP will discuss education policy, student union elections, organisational expansion and other national issues before finalising its programmes for the coming months.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The exam mafia has been ruining careers of lakhs of students for years. In Kerala, we've seen how competitive exams get leaked so easily. Strict punishment is the only language these people understand. Good move by the government. But I hope they also focus on making the investigation process faster and fairer.
As a parent, I've seen the anxiety my daughter goes through during exam season. The fear that some paper might get leaked and the exam will be cancelled is real. This law seems like a decent step. But I'd like to know how they plan to implement it properly with technology. Just printing strong laws isn't enough.
Interesting to see this debate from an Indian perspective. In the US, we have strict rules on exam integrity too. The focus on technology and accountability is smart. Kerala's education system is already one of the best in India, so this move makes sense from there. Hope it works out.
I appreciate ABVP supporting this, but I wish they'd also address the deeper issues in education - like the pure focus on marks over actual learning. The exam mafia is just a symptom of a bigger problem. Still, this is a good first step. Let's see how the National Pharmacy Commission Bill also shapes up - that could be a game changer for healthcare education.
Nice to see ABVP talking about student issues through dialogue and democracy instead of violence. That's the right approach. But why does this article feel like a promotion? Let's just hope the law actually benefits the students and not just create more bureaucracy. 🤔
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