PM Modi promises new law to tackle paper leaks amid CJP protest
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a new law to tackle examination paper leaks and fast-track courts for accused, amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The cabinet is set to discuss a draft bill on July 24, 2026, and the government and CJP representatives are likely to meet for the first time since July 20.
Background
The CJP has been leading protests at Jantar Mantar and called for nationwide demonstrations over alleged paper leaks in examinations. The government has taken steps including arrests of accused and conducting exams to prevent academic year loss.
Key facts
PM Modi promised a new law to tackle examination paper leaks and fast-track courts for accused.
The cabinet will discuss a draft bill on July 24, 2026, to check irregularities in examinations.
PM expressed hope the bill will be passed in the ongoing monsoon session.
Government and CJP representatives are likely to meet on July 24 at Constitution Club.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh will represent the government; CJP's Ashutosh Ranka will represent protesters.
CJP has been demanding resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
PM said accused are in jail and exams were conducted to prevent students losing a year.
CJP posted a satirical meme quoting PM's post, demanding removal of Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prelims pointers
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) - protest group
- Jantar Mantar - protest location in Delhi
- Constitution Club - meeting venue
- Monsoon session of Parliament - ongoing in July 2026
- Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh involved
- Fast-track courts - proposed for paper leak cases
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Role of executive in addressing public grievances and legislative process
- GS2 Governance: Examination reforms and tackling malpractices
- GS3 Law and Order: Legal framework for preventing paper leaks and speedy justice