Anti-paper leak Bill a visionary step towards safeguarding youth’s future: Govt
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government endorsed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, emphasizing its role in protecting the future of India's youth. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj stated that the bill aims to enhance transparency and fairness in competitive exams while imposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, increasing fines from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh and prison terms from three to ten years. The government positions this legislation as a significant step towards combating the paper leak mafia and restoring trust among exam aspirants.