Kharge Slams Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Rajya Sabha as Hasty, Lacking Intent
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Rajya Sabha, alleging it was introduced hastily to defuse student protests. He argued the bill fails to address the root causes of recurring examination paper leaks.
Background
The Anti-Paper Leak Bill, officially the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, was introduced by the government to curb malpractices in public examinations. It has been debated in Parliament amid concerns over its effectiveness and intent.
Key facts
Mallikarjun Kharge is the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.
He alleged the Anti-Paper Leak Bill was brought in haste to defuse student protests.
Kharge stated the bill lacks the intent to address root causes of paper leaks.
The bill aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
The criticism came during a Rajya Sabha debate on the bill.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
- Rajya Sabha
- Leader of Opposition
- Mallikarjun Kharge
Mains angles
- Critically examine the effectiveness of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in addressing examination malpractices.
- Discuss the role of parliamentary debate in scrutinizing government legislation.
- Analyze the balance between deterrence and addressing root causes in anti-cheating laws.