During the Lok Sabha debate over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, there was intense back-and-forth between the government and the opposition…
1/9Priyanka Gandhi’s statement regarding PM Modi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that merely creating videos aimed at Gen Z was insufficient. “To connect with Gen Z, the Prime Minister must adjust not just the camera angles but his approach,” she stated. She also voiced concerns about student protests and claimed that young people faced unfairness due to recurring paper leak incidents. (Image: PTI)
2/9Dayanidhi Maran’s remarks on NEET abolition: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran reiterated his party’s stance on abolishing NEET. “We’ve had enough; let’s put an end to NEET. The concept of ‘One India, One Examination’ undermines our diversity,” he argued. Maran believed that the anti-paper leak Bill did not comprehensively address the bigger issues surrounding the medical entrance exam. (Image: PTI)
3/9Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Centre regarding paper leaks: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav condemned the government’s handling of the NEET paper leak issue, noting that it had to relent to student protests. “When pressured, the government yields… it has bowed down to the demands,” he remarked, referencing the resignation of former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He also criticized police actions against student protesters, alleging excessive force and emphasizing that this agitation was uniquely supported by parents. (Image: PTI)
4/9Tejasvi Surya advocates for stricter legislation: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya emphasized that the recurring paper leaks indicate a pressing need for more robust legal provisions. In response to opposition critiques, he noted that the lack of a designated law contributed to the absence of convictions in these cases. “Merely mending the exam process is akin to fixing a bug; true reform requires addressing the entire education structure,” he argued. (Image: PTI)
5/9Jitendra Singh supports the anti-paper leak Bill: Union minister Jitendra Singh defended the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, asserting it demonstrates the government’s dedication to safeguarding students and enhancing the examination framework. The Bill proposes harsher penalties for paper leaks, potentially imposing up to 10 years in prison and fines reaching ₹50 lakh for severe violations. (Image: PTI)
6/9Bansuri Swaraj critiques Opposition’s selective response: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj defended the Bill, alleging that the Opposition engaged in selective criticism. She pointed out that paper leaks have occurred under various political parties and contended that the new legislation would facilitate quicker prosecution and harsher penalties. “This isn’t merely about deflection; it addresses the Opposition’s selective performance,” she asserted. (Image: PTI)
7/9Gaurav Gogoi questions the government’s solution: Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi challenged the notion that merely increasing penalties would resolve paper leak issues. He mentioned that students were compelled to protest due to their unresolved concerns and that more comprehensive reforms in education were essential. (Image: PTI)
8/9Abhishek Banerjee addresses NEET controversy: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee expressed support for the Bill while criticizing the government’s approach to the NEET paper leak situation. He indicated that this legislation could not alleviate the significant challenges faced by students and accused the government of inadequate responses to their issues. (Image: PTI)
9/9Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu calls for NEET reform: TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu urged for modifications to the NEET examination system. He proposed conducting the NEET-UG multiple times throughout the year, rather than just one annual exam, advocating for greater flexibility for students when taking the test. (Image: PTI)
