What happened (Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public statement)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also linked the Bill to Union Government steps aimed at tackling examination paper leaks.
Background: why unfair means and paper leaks matter in public examinations
Public examinations rely on equal opportunity and secure handling of question papers and exam processes. Unfair means—including examination paper leaks—create an illegitimate advantage and undermine merit-based evaluation.
What changed now (what Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically stated)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement confirms two linked points:
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