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Young MPs to lead debate on anti-paper leak bill
NDTV··27 Jul
The government introduced the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with young MPs from multiple parties expected to speak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to Opposition parties to join the debate rather than disrupt proceedings. Speakers likely include Bansuri Swaraj, Tejasvi Surya and members from Trinamool Congress, JD(U) and other allies.
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What It Means For You
- Future NEET, JEE and CUET candidates could see faster court outcomes if leak cases arise during their exam cycle.
- Fielding young MPs to speak signals parties are trying to connect this legislation directly to Gen Z concerns.
- The bill's fifteen listed offences give aspirants a clearer sense of what specifically counts as exam malpractice.
What's Happening
- The government introduced the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, with young MPs set to speak.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to Opposition parties to join the debate rather than disrupt it.
- Speakers are expected to include Bansuri Swaraj, Tejasvi Surya and MPs from Trinamool Congress, JD(U) and other allies.
The Fine Print Behind Tougher Penalties
- The original Public Examinations Act, in force since 2024, already carried three to five year jail terms.
- The new amendment raises minimum terms to five years, extendable to ten, with fines up to Rs 50 lakh.
- A debate lasting eight to ten hours is expected in the Lok Sabha on the bill.
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