'Paper leaks jeopardising students' future, govt committed to put stop to this': Dilip Ghosh on Public Examinations Amendment Bill
Kolkata, July 27
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday hailed the central government's decision to introduce 'The Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026' in the Lok Sabha, stating that the legislation will put a "permanent stop" to the menace of paper leaks.
Speaking to the media, Ghosh emphasised that the Prime Minister had already signalled the government's intent to bring a robust law to Parliament to protect the interests of students.
"The PM had announced that we would introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha, and that legislation is forthcoming; the timing will be decided in due course. Paper leaks have become a major menace across the country--both at the state and central levels--jeopardising students' futures and enabling the amassing of crores of rupees," Ghosh said.
The Minister asserted that the new law is being specifically designed to address the deep-rooted corruption involved in competitive examinations.
"Legislation is being drafted to put a permanent stop to this. The government is absolutely committed to this issue. Those responsible for leaking question papers and their accomplices will be punished, and measures will be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur," he added.
The Union Government is set to introduce 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' in the Lok Sabha, aimed at strengthening the legal framework against paper leaks and malpractices in national examinations.
According to the Lok Sabha List of Business for July 27, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will move for leave to introduce the Bill to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Following its introduction, the Minister is also scheduled to move that the Bill be taken into consideration and passed by the House.
The Bill comes amid intensified focus on the conduct of national competitive exams and is expected to provide more stringent measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the examination system.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally someone is taking this seriously! My cousin spent two years preparing for NEET only to have the exam cancelled due to leaks. It's criminal what these people do to students' dreams. Hope this bill has real teeth this time.
Paper leaks and the black money involved is shocking—crores of rupees are being made at the cost of honest students. But I hope the implementation is as strong as the intent. We need fast-track courts and strict punishment to really deter these criminals.
Dilip Ghosh sahab ka step sar aankhon pe, but ground reality kya hogi? Bade-bade gangs involved hain, unka kya? Sirf kanoon se kaam nahi hoga, police aur intelligence ko bhi saath lana hoga. Tabhi hum aisi ghatnaon ko rok sakte hain.
As a student who appeared for exams in the middle of all this chaos, I can feel the relief. These leaks don't just waste time—they destroy mental health, confidence, and hard work. I just hope the bill is passed quickly and the punishment is severe enough to scare off anyone thinking of doing this again.
Dilip Ghosh ji says "paper leaks jeopardising students' future"—100% true. But the bill should also address the time it takes to reschedule exams. Many students from rural areas can't afford to travel multiple times. Koi compensation ka bhi prabandh hona chahiye. 🤔
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