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President Murmu: Govt reforming exams to curb paper leaks
President Droupadi Murmu said the government is undertaking comprehensive reforms to curb paper leaks and unfair means in public examinations, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th…
The Story in Brief
President Droupadi Murmu said the government is undertaking comprehensive reforms to curb paper leaks and unfair means in public examinations, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The remarks come after nationwide student-led protests demanding a more transparent and secure system.
She also hailed Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of India's precision counter-terror capability, declared the eradication of Naxalism a major achievement, and highlighted the Khelo India programme for sports development. The government recently passed a law imposing up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 10 crore fine for exam malpractices.
The Indian Opinion
The President's promise of exam reforms is welcome, but scepticism lingers after repeated paper leaks. The new law's stiff penalties are a step forward, but enforcement will determine credibility. Similarly, while Operation Sindoor and the Naxal-free claim bolster national pride, ground-level challenges remain. The real test is whether the next major exam cycle sees zero leaks and swift prosecutions under the new Bill.
Sources (3): newindianexpress.com, indiatoday.in, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
