New Delhi: Following the NEET paper leak controversy, today is set to be a crucial day for the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The Opposition is already demanding an apology from the government regarding the Delhi Police’s lathi-charge on students. Meanwhile, the government is set to introduce a bill aimed at curbing paper leaks.
The Public Examination (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today (Monday). Opposition resistance to this bill appears unlikely; it is expected to be passed unanimously.
Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha first
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will introduce the bill in the Lok Sabha and subsequently move a motion for its consideration and passage. The bill aims to reform the examination process. Large-scale paper leaks in recent years have led to protests by the youth against the government.
This bill seeks to amend the Public Examination Act, 2024. That law was enacted to curb paper leaks, cheating, and other malpractices in public examinations. Additionally, proceedings to discuss and pass the Supreme Court (Amendment) Bill, 2026, are also scheduled for the Lok Sabha. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce this bill in the House. Its objective is to amend provisions regarding the number of judges in the Supreme Court.
Young MPs to discuss the bill
Several young MPs have been listed to participate in the House discussion on the paper leak bill. The government is expected to facilitate a debate lasting approximately 8 to 10 hours. The NDA has also strategised to prominently feature its young MPs in this debate.
Young MPs will constitute the majority of speakers representing the central government. From the BJP, Bansuri Swaraj and Tejasvi Surya will participate in the discussion. Meanwhile, several MPs from allied parties—including Saayoni Ghosh, Mitali Bagh, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Lallan Singh, Dr Shrikant Shinde, Sunil Tatkare, Anupriya Patel, and Arun Bharti are expected to speak.
PM Modi announced plans for a new
In response to student outrage, the central government aims to make the examination system more transparent to prevent any future difficulties. On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi took to Instagram once again to make a major announcement regarding examination reforms.
He stated that the Government of India is continuously taking steps to safeguard the future of students. “Those who have played with the students’ future are rotting in jail, he said. He further added that fast-track courts have been established and that the government is moving towards enacting a new law in Parliament that includes stringent provisions.
