The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on July 30, 2026. Opposition members walked out during the debate.
The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote after a seven-hour debate. Minister of State Jitendra Singh replied to the discussion and noted that the bill covers exams by the NTA as well as SSC, UPSC and banking services.
Opposition INDIA bloc members walked out before the reply, demanding the presence of the Home Minister. Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the bill’s focus on punishment rather than prevention and cited 152 leaks in the past decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a video message on Instagram stating that paper-leak gangs would not be spared. With passage in both houses, the bill now awaits the President’s signature to become law.
