- Centre defends tougher anti-paper leak law in Lok Sabha debate, emphasizing its aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and strict action against examination malpractice.
- MoS Jitendra Singh stated the legislation reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to protecting students, while Gaurav Gogoi criticized the proposed amendments for exposing the failures of the 2024 law.
- Yadav condemned the police crackdown on students, alleging the use of 'lathis with spikes and electric batons', and compared the situation to the Emergency period.
- Maran expressed that Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed NEET since its inception, accusing the Centre of ignoring the state's concerns, stating, 'Enough is enough, ban NEET, abolish NEET.'
Union Minister Jitendra Singh defended the Narendra Modi government's anti-paper leak legislation during a heated Lok Sabha debate, emphasizing its aim to ensure transparency and accountability in examinations. He cited multiple paper leak incidents during the UPA years as justification for the new law.1
The legislation proposes stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in jail and fines of Rs 50 lakh for those involved in examination malpractice. However, Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress party criticized the amendments, arguing that the existing law has failed to prevent question paper leaks in public examinations.2
The debate intensified as student protests erupted against the government's handling of examination policies. Yadav condemned the police's violent response to demonstrators, claiming that the use of "lathis with spikes and electric batons" was reminiscent of the Emergency period in India. He called for a reassessment of the government's approach to education and examination reforms.3
In a broader context, Maran from Tamil Nadu reiterated the state's long-standing opposition to the NEET examination, urging the Centre to respect regional diversity and reconsider the push for a unified examination system. He stated, "Enough is enough, ban NEET, abolish NEET. Do not go for 'One India, One Examination'. Our strength comes from our diversity."4
“MoS Jitendra Singh emphasized the law's aim for transparency and accountability in examination processes, while Gaurav Gogoi highlighted failures of the previous legislation. Additionally, Yadav condemned police actions against students, likening them to injustices of the Emergency period, and Maran called for the abolition of NEET, stressing the importance of diversity.”
