PM Modi outlined steps to ensure no paper leaks in future: Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that Prime Minister Modi is prioritizing the implementation of a foolproof system to prevent future exam paper leaks. This follows opposition protests and demands for accountability regarding the recent NEET paper leak controversy.
Why it matters
The issue of exam integrity is a major political flashpoint in India, affecting millions of students and the credibility of national testing agencies.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government took immediate action after the NEET paper leak .
Addressing the reporters after the NDA parliamentary party meeting, Mr. Rijiju said, “Furthermore, prioritising the students’ futures, a re-examination was successfully conducted without delay in declaring the results.”
The Minister said that PM Modi also outlined the stringent steps being taken to avert future leaks. “He stressed the need to punish the guilty and collaboratively establish a foolproof system,” added Mr. Rijiju.
The remarks come after Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) march to Parliament demanding Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and educational accountability on Monday (July 20, 2026) was met with lathi charge, tear gas, and internet cut-off.
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