# Murmu promises reforms to make public exams leak-free and secure 2026-08-14T15:41:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 4 independent outlets President Droupadi Murmu said the government is undertaking comprehensive reforms to curb paper leaks and unfair means in public examinations, making them more transparent, secure and trustworthy. She was speaking in her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day on Friday. Murmu’s remarks came after recent student-led protests seeking changes to the examination system, speedy investigations and stricter action over irregularities. Times Now News reported that Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in July, with penalties including up to 10 years’ imprisonment, fines of up to Rs 10 crore and property seizure for convicted offenders. The President also spoke about youth entrepreneurship, Khelo India and Operation Sindoor. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com - indiatoday.in - timesnownews.com - rediff.com Tags: Droupadi Murmu, Khelo India, Naxalism, Operation Sindoor, Public Examinations Bill, UNESCO Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/president-murmu-govt-reforming-exams-to-curb-paper-leaks/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/president-murmu-govt-reforming-exams-to-curb-paper-leaks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.