PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak Bill by Parliament, says will make examination system more 'robust'
New Delhi, July 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of a Bill ensuring strict actions against any examination paper leak, saying that it will now make the system more robust.
"We have initiated successive steps towards a trustworthy education system. It included setting up a task force, fast track courts, considering the viewpoints of states. Because, since the past few decades, state and the Union governments have been facing the problem of exam-paper leaks," the Prime Minister said on Thursday evening in a video statement released on social media.
In a video message posted on X, PM Modi said: "Parliament passes a Bill that makes our examination system more robust!"
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was passed by the Lok Sabha earlier this week, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
It now needs President Droupadi Murmu's assent before it becomes law.
"The future of children was facing uncertainties. Education reform is mandatory for all states and the Centre. It requires the use of technology. Any group organising paper leak, those who play with the future of the country's children, will not go unpunished," the Prime Minister asserted.
He stressed on the need for stringent laws, which as promised, was introduced through the Bill.
Prime Minister Modi said that the stringent measures would serve its purpose in thwarting the syndicate involved in paper leaks and help the country achieving a dependable education system.
"Work will go on," he said, adding, "We'll not allow such situation to continue. With that faith, let us all together march ahead to achieve the dream of a developed India."
The NEET paper leak had brought thousands of student protesters to streets across the country.
The Union government spoke with the student representatives, and addressed their concerns.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is a much-needed step. The NEET paper leak shook the entire student community and their families. But I hope the Bill also addresses the root causes like corruption in exam conducting bodies. Mere punishment won't help if the system itself is compromised. Still, a good move overall.
Hmm, let's see if this actually translates to action. We've seen many Bills passed with great fanfare but poor implementation. The use of technology is key—biometric verification, encrypted question papers, and live monitoring could prevent leaks. But the government also needs to ensure exams are held on time without disruptions.
As a college student, I'm cautiously optimistic. Paper leaks have been a nightmare for years, especially for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. The fast track courts are a smart idea—delays in justice only embolden these criminals. But I wish the Bill had been passed before the NEET fiasco. Better late than never, I guess. 🙏
Good move by the PM. The NEET leak was a wake-up call. But we also need to fix the coaching culture in India—students are under so much pressure that they resort to unfair means. The Bill should be accompanied by reforms in education and mental health support. Still, applauding the government for taking action. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
I appreciate the intent, but the Bill needs more teeth. The fine and punishment should be severe enough to deter even the most powerful syndicates. Also, what about the students who suffer due to these leaks? They need compensation or alternative exams quickly. This should be a
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