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Murmu promises reforms to make public exams leak-free and secure
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that a presidential assurance alone can restore faith, while another dismisses student protests as noise. Neither is enough. Candidates need secure paper-setting, controlled access, independent investigations and timely results. The new penalties may deter organised cheating, but enforcement will decide their value. The practical test is clear: how many leak cases are investigated quickly, and how many convictions follow?
Sources (4): newindianexpress.com, indiatoday.in, timesnownews.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
