Govt to pass paper leak Bill regardless of Opposition boycott: Rijiju

Govt to pass paper leak Bill regardless of Opposition boycott: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the government will pass the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, even if the Opposition boycotts the debate. Rijiju stated the government is prepared for discussion but will proceed with the legislation regardless. The bill seeks to criminalise paper leaks and other unfair means in public examinations. The move follows repeated exam leaks in multiple states, prompting demands for stricter penalties. The government argues the bill is necessary to restore trust in India’s examination system.