As the Centre gears up to present the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament, several Opposition MPs have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the proposed legislation. They argue that stricter laws alone may not be sufficient to prevent examination paper leaks and criticize the government for failing to ensure accountability in previous cases.
Opposition MPs point out that existing legal provisions already address the issue and question whether the proposed amendments will bring about significant changes in curbing examination-related malpractices. They also accuse the government of not taking decisive action against those responsible for past paper leak incidents.
Congress MP Imran Masood highlighted the government’s failure to yield results through the implementation of existing laws. He criticized the delay in filing charges and the escape of the main accused in previous cases, emphasizing the need for concrete actions rather than mere statements.
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha emphasized that paper leaks result from individuals within the system rather than a lack of laws. He criticized the overlooking of wrongdoings by those responsible for monitoring, highlighting systemic issues that need to be addressed to combat corruption effectively.
