Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all political parties on Monday to debate the newly tabled Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill [1].

The legislation aims to stop recurring exam paper leaks and respond to student protests demanding stronger safeguards for public examinations [2]. Because these leaks undermine the integrity of national competitive exams, the government is seeking a unified legislative approach to prevent fraud.

Addressing the Lok Sabha in New Delhi during the 2026 Monsoon Session [1], Rijiju said he called for a constructive dialogue on the measure. He said he appealed to opposition parties to participate in the discussion without causing a ruckus [3].

"Want all parties to take part," Rijiju said regarding the debate on the amendment bill [3].

The minister's appeal comes as the government attempts to push the tougher anti-paper leak bill through the lower house [4]. The move follows a period of volatility in the session, where some reports indicated that protests over previous examination issues had disrupted earlier proceedings [5].

Despite these tensions, the government is prioritizing the bill to address systemic vulnerabilities in the examination process [2]. Rijiju said on Sunday that he appealed to all Members of Parliament to participate in the discussion [6].

The bill is intended to create a more rigorous legal framework to punish those involved in leaking papers, and to ensure that the examination process remains transparent and fair [2].

“"Want all parties to take part"”

The introduction of this amendment bill signals an attempt by the Indian government to stabilize the public examination system amid growing student unrest and systemic corruption. By seeking a cross-party consensus, the administration aims to provide the law with broader legitimacy, though the history of recent session washouts suggests that political friction over exam failures may still hinder a smooth legislative passage.