New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has said that the Central Government has prepared a comprehensive Draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak cases.

Union Cabinet meeting will discuss the proposal to introduce Draft Bill on Friday. It is expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing session of Parliament next week. Modi in his twitter X official video message said that more strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet!

Modi addressing to the students and their family member about the NEET UG paper leaks on Thursday said that the Union Government has taken multiple measures over the past two-and-a-half months, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible. I am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents, he added.

He highlighted Union Government’s priority to safeguard the future of examinees. All resources were mobilized to conduct examinations without delay for nearly 22 lakh (2.2 million) students, he added. Modi said that the results were declared just five days ago on July 19^th, and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country.

He emphasized that the Union Government will not rest on its laurels. Modi personally worked tirelessly to prepare a strong proposal for fast-track courts and stringent punishments for those involved in examination malpractices. This matter is likely to be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow, and the proposal will be finalized after incorporating suggestions from Cabinet colleagues, he said.

He asserted that as the second week of the Parliamentary session begins on Monday, we will strive to have the Bill passed in the House as quickly as possible. The announcement comes amid growing public concern over recurring leaks in major entrance and recruitment examinations.