Lok Sabha Holds Marathon Debate on Anti-Paper Leak Bill as 91 Amendments Are Proposed
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha continued an extended discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with members from across party lines proposing 91 amendments to the legislation aimed at strengthening action against examination paper leaks.
The Bill seeks to make India’s examination system more secure by introducing stricter penalties, faster investigations and tougher measures to curb organised paper leak rackets. The proposed changes include harsher punishments for those involved in exam fraud and are intended to improve transparency and restore students’ trust in public examinations.
The debate, which began after Parliament resumed normal business following days of disruptions, saw sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition over the handling of recurring paper leak incidents.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to participate in the second round of the discussion on Wednesday and is likely to speak on the Bill around 12:30 pm, according to ANI.
The government has described the proposed legislation as a significant step towards protecting students and safeguarding the integrity of public examinations, while Opposition parties have argued that stronger accountability is needed alongside legal reforms.
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