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President Murmu: Govt to reform public exams, curb paper leaks
President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, said the government is taking comprehensive steps to reform public examinations to completely curb paper…
The Story in Brief
President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, said the government is taking comprehensive steps to reform public examinations to completely curb paper leaks and unfair means. She described students as "architects of India's future" and stressed the need to make the exam system more transparent, secure, and trustworthy. Her remarks come after nationwide student protests over high-profile paper leak irregularities in competitive exams.
Noting that 65 per cent of India's population is below 35, Murmu highlighted youth entrepreneurship and the start-up ecosystem. She also praised the armed forces' Operation Sindoor and defended the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, calling it a decisive step for farmers. The President emphasised sports development under Khelo India and the physical and mental well-being of youth.
The Indian Opinion
The President's promise to reform public exams is welcome, but the nation has heard similar assurances before after every leak. The real test is whether the government will deliver fast-track investigations and stringent punishment for offenders, as protesting students demanded. Talk of youth entrepreneurship and Operation Sindoor cannot distract from the immediate crisis of trust in the examination system. Will the government set a clear deadline for new anti-cheat technology and legal provisions?
Sources (3): telanganatoday.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, english.mathrubhumi.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
