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New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday criticised the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a “band-aid solution” aimed at pacifying public anger over paper leaks and examination-related irregularities.
His reaction came as the House was adjourned for the third time on Monday as the Opposition continued to shout slogans following the introduction of the Bill.
According to the Congress MP, the Bill lacks any significant amendments. If the Centre truly cared about the issue, it would have presented a comprehensive piece of legislation to address the challenges facing the nation’s education system, he added.
Speaking to reporters, Tewari said: “It is nothing more than a band-aid solution. If the government were sensitive or serious, it would have brought a draft that comprehensively addressed the challenges facing India’s education system and introduced a detailed piece of legislation.”
“This has been brought only to pacify public anger, especially because the youth are deeply agitated. After the police action, this Bill has been introduced to calm their anger. There is nothing substantial in this Bill,” he added.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Delhi: On the anti-paper leak bill, Congress MP Manish Tewari says, "All of us had submitted notices to oppose this bill. Its main purpose is that it is nothing more than a Band-Aid solution. If the government were sensitive or serious, it would have brought a draft that… <a href=”https://t.co/J4ULII6lfl”>pic.twitter.com/J4ULII6lfl</a></p>— IANS (@ians_india) <a href=”https://x.com/ians_india/status/2081670387377545398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>July 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.x.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
The Opposition MPs are demanding an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action on July 20 against the NEET protesters. However, the government has accused the Congress and its allies of avoiding a constructive debate on the anti-paper leak Bill and diverting the issue.
This Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protected. Among the key features are stringent penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to Rs 10 crore, confiscation of assets of those found guilty, and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three months.
The move follows the Union Cabinet’s approval of the bill and related provisions, designed to establish fast-track courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraud.
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–IANS
