Intro: Terming it an eyewash, he questioned the government’s commitment to preventing paper leaks and ensuring accountability.
New Delhi
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the Centre while leading the Opposition’s charge against the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
He questioned the government’s commitment to curbing examination paper leaks and termed the proposed amendments an eyewash that failed to address the root causes of the recurring crisis.
Participating in the debate, Gogoi argued that the original Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, enacted in 2024, had been presented as a landmark reform that would eliminate paper leaks and restore confidence in the examination system. However, he claimed the legislation had failed to serve as a deterrent, with paper leak incidents continuing despite the government’s assurances.
The Congress leader alleged that the Centre lacked seriousness in reforming the education system and was unwilling to plug the loopholes that allowed examination irregularities to persist. He said the amendment appeared to be a symbolic exercise rather than a genuine attempt to strengthen accountability.
Referring to the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak investigation, Gogoi cited a newspaper report claiming that 44 of the 45 accused named in the chargesheet had been granted bail. He questioned whether such developments reflected the government’s commitment to ensuring justice for students and punishing those responsible for compromising public examinations. Gogoi also criticised statements made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh during the debate, saying they failed to inspire confidence in the government’s reform agenda.
BOX
‘Note my points’
- Gogoi termed the amendment an eyewash.
- Questioned government’s seriousness on paper leaks.
- Recalled promises made under the 2024 law.
- Cited report claiming 44 of 45 accused got bail.
- Raised concerns over NEET-UG investigation.
- Demanded meaningful examination reforms.