During the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, an NDA ally openly defended the student protests against paper leaks and exam irregularities, describing them as a “wake-up call” for the government and the entire examination system.
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) MP Indra Hang Subba said the nationwide protests over the past few months should not be viewed negatively. Instead, he said they reflect the growing frustration of students and highlight the urgent need to make India’s public examination system more transparent, fair, and robust.
He noted that paper leaks and exam fraud have evolved from isolated incidents into organised criminal networks, benefiting those who can afford to manipulate the system while hurting hardworking students, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds who rely on public examinations to build a better future.
“When paper leaks and unfair means allow one candidate to succeed while a deserving student is left behind, it is not just the examination system that fails—it is the future of that child that is compromised,” Subba said. He also called for time-bound investigations and faster justice in such cases.
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) MP Hanuman Beniwal also raised concerns over paper leaks, arguing that the Bill should include even stricter provisions. He expressed disappointment at being given only three minutes to speak in the House.
“We did not go to Jantar Mantar just to make reels. We fought this battle from the streets to Parliament. It was the students’ movement that compelled the government to bring this legislation,” Beniwal said.
