Amit Shah Announces Historic Bill to Secure Students Future
New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passage of the ‘Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026′ in Parliament as a historic step for students’ futures.
In a post on the social media platform X, Home Minister Amit Shah stated, “The Modi government has taken a significant step today by passing the ‘Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026′ in Parliament to secure our students’ future.”
He emphasized that this new law would serve as a robust measure to prevent crimes that undermine the credibility of the public examination system and harm the aspirations of the youth. Shah noted that the provisions for severe penalties against those attempting to tamper with the merit-based system would ensure that young people can achieve their dreams.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also reacted positively to the bill’s passage, stating, “The passage of the ‘Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026’ in the Rajya Sabha has strengthened a transparent and fair examination system.”
Chouhan attributed this achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership. He remarked, “Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance, this is a historic step towards freeing the examination system from corruption and the fear of paper leaks, making it more reliable.”
The new amendment bill includes stringent provisions to prevent paper leaks, cheating, and other unfair practices. It outlines harsh penalties, time-bound investigations, fast-track courts, and the establishment of special task forces when necessary. Additionally, biometric verification has been made mandatory to enhance transparency in the examination process.
Chouhan assured that these measures would ensure that the hard work of youth is not wasted due to any unfair means. He acknowledged that students and parents have long been troubled by incidents of paper leaks and fraud. This new law is expected to restore trust in the examination system among students.
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