Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge slams government over new anti-paper leak bill
Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Centre of introducing an anti-paper leak bill merely to pacify student unrest, saying it does not tackle the underlying problem.
In a recent session of the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp criticism of the Centre’s anti-paper leak Bill. He asserted that the legislation was hurriedly introduced to calm escalating student demonstrations, not to solve the systemic issue of exam paper leaks. Kharge pointed out that the bill offers nothing new and that a stricter law had been proposed in 2024 but was turned down.
He emphasized that meaningful change requires reforming examination procedures themselves. The opposition’s remarks underscore a broader dispute over education policy and the government’s responsiveness to public dissent. The debate reflects heightened scrutiny of the administration’s approach to safeguarding academic integrity.
Why it matters
The criticism signals political pressure on the government to address exam security beyond superficial legislation.
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