PM Narendra Modi Drops Another Instagram Video, Praises Anti-Paper Leak Bill After Parliament Nod

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a major step towards making India's examination system more robust and trustworthy. In a video posted on Instagram, his fourth on the issue of paper leaks and education reforms in less than a week, Modi said the new law reflects the government's commitment to protecting students' future and cracking down on organised exam fraud.

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, completing its passage through Parliament. It strengthens the existing anti-paper leak law with tougher penalties, fast-track investigations and special courts for cases involving examination malpractice.

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In his Instagram video, Modi said the legislation fulfils the assurance he had given students and parents in an earlier address following concerns over recent paper leak incidents. First Hearing in NEET Paper Leak Case Adjourned as CBI Counsel Fails to Appear in Fast-Track Court.

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He said the law would make the country's examination system more credible and ensure that the future of students is not compromised by organised cheating networks. The Prime Minister also asserted that those involved in paper leaks would face strict action under the strengthened legal framework.

What the Amendment Bill Provides

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 amends the 2024 law and introduces several new measures aimed at curbing examination fraud. Facebook Blocked PM Narendra Modi’s Post Promising Strict Action Against Paper Leak in India, Claims BJP’s Tajinder Bagga.

Among its key provisions are:

• Stronger punishments for those involved in paper leaks and organised cheating.
• Fast-tracked investigations into examination-related offences.
• Special Fast Track Courts for speedy trials.
• Appointment of Special Public Prosecutors.
• Time-bound disposal of appeals in such cases.

The legislation was introduced after a series of paper leak controversies involving competitive examinations, including NEET-UG, triggered widespread concern among students and parents.

Parliament Clears the Bill

The Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha earlier this week before receiving the Rajya Sabha's approval on Thursday.

Its passage followed debates in both Houses over the need for stricter action against examination fraud and organised cheating networks. The legislation now awaits the remaining constitutional formalities before becoming law.

Part of Government's Education Reform Push

The latest Instagram message is Modi's fourth public communication on examination reforms within a week. In previous videos, he had acknowledged the distress caused by paper leaks and promised a stronger legal framework to restore confidence in India's examination system.

With Parliament now clearing the amendment Bill, the government has presented the legislation as a key part of its broader effort to improve transparency, accountability and fairness in public examinations.

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