Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM Modi says it will build a credible exam system
The Indian Parliament has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill to impose stricter penalties on those involved in exam paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the legislation is a critical step toward ensuring a credible and fair examination system for students.
Why it matters
This legislation addresses a systemic issue in India's education sector that has caused widespread student unrest and concerns over the integrity of national examinations.
NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, prescribing stricter punishment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying an important step towards building a credible exam system has been taken.In a selfie-video message, the Prime Minister asserted that gangs behind exam paper leaks, which play with the future of students, will not be spared, and stringent laws are needed to deal with them. "Our work will continue and we will not allow this situation to persist for long," he said.For the past many decades every state govt and the Centre have faced this menace of paper leaks, which is posing a crisis for students, the PM said about the bill that proposes a longer jail term and steeper fine.
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