SP MP Criticizes PM, Shah Absence During Anti-Paper Leak Bill Debate
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for being absent during the Lok Sabha debate on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, calling it 'unfortunate'. The bill has been passed by both houses and now awaits the President's assent, making it a significant legislative development.
Background
The Anti-Paper Leak Bill, formally known as the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aims to prevent unfair practices in public examinations and bring transparency. It was introduced in response to widespread paper leaks and malpractices in recruitment exams across India.
Key facts
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad criticized PM Modi and Amit Shah's absence during the debate.
The bill has been passed by both houses of Parliament.
The bill awaits the President's assent to become law.
The legislation aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
The bill is seen as a measure to address paper leak incidents.
The criticism was termed 'unfortunate' given the importance of the legislation.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passage
- President's assent pending
- Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad
- PM Modi and Amit Shah's absence
Mains angles
- Discuss the significance of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in ensuring transparency in public examinations.
- Critically examine the role of parliamentary debate and attendance in legislative accountability.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of such legislation in curbing malpractices in recruitment exams.