Congress Criticizes Government's Education Reforms Amid Paper Leak Bill Debate
In a recent Lok Sabha debate, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised significant concerns regarding the government's commitment to education reforms while discussing the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026. He accused the central government of neglecting the education system and failing to effectively address the ongoing paper leak crisis. Gogoi's remarks targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting a lack of focus on students' issues. Union Minister Jitendra Singh defended the proposed legislation, claiming it would strengthen existing laws against paper leaks. This debate highlights the ongoing tensions between the opposition and the government regarding educational integrity and reform.
| Jul 28, 2026, 15:15 IST
Debate on the Public Examination Amendment Bill
Following the presentation of the government's stance by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi articulated the opposition's views on the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026'. During the discussion regarding the bill aimed at preventing paper leaks, Gogoi accused the central government of lacking seriousness in improving the country's education system. He asserted that the government is not prepared to implement meaningful reforms in education.
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Gogoi criticized the BJP's welcoming of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, suggesting it seemed as if he had returned from a war with Pakistan. He further claimed that the proposed legislation would not effectively curb the 'paper leak mafia'. During the debate on the bill, Gogoi expressed concerns regarding the operations of the National Testing Agency (NTA). He questioned the government's approach to addressing alleged irregularities, pointing out that while the NTA has an approved strength of 34 officials, 47 have been removed.
While addressing the Lok Sabha regarding the anti-paper leak bill, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He alleged that instead of addressing students' concerns, the Prime Minister is more focused on Instagram reels. Accusing the government of failing to effectively tackle the examination paper leak crisis, Gogoi emphasized that the government should prioritize meaningful reforms in the education system over social media promotions.
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Initiating the debate on the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026', Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that the proposed law strengthens the anti-paper leak legislation established in 2024. He described it as a pioneering law in independent India. Singh reiterated the government's commitment to safeguarding students' interests and ensuring the integrity of public examinations. He also highlighted that this amendment reflects Prime Minister Modi's resolve to protect the future of 'Bharat Mata's' children, suggesting that this bill could be a landmark law in the history of the Indian Parliament.
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