Karti Chidambaram criticises new exam bill as mere penalty, not preventive
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has criticised the new examination bill, calling it a 'penalty bill' that will not prevent leaks. He welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities but urged the government to address root causes.
Background
The government introduced a bill to prevent exam leaks and impose strict penalties. Recent exam irregularities led to the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Karti Chidambaram questioned the status of previously formed committees on exam reforms.
Key facts
Karti Chidambaram welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.
He called the new exam bill a 'penalty bill' that won't stop leaks.
He urged the government to address root causes of exam leaks.
He questioned the status of reports from previously formed committees on exam reforms.
Prelims pointers
- New exam bill introduced by Government of India
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Minister over exam irregularities
- Karti Chidambaram is a Congress MP
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Role of Parliament in scrutinising legislation
- GS2 Governance: Measures to prevent exam leaks and ensure transparency
- GS2 Government Policies and Interventions: Effectiveness of penal provisions vs preventive measures