New Delhi, July 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday criticised the Centre’s proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2026, calling them an “eyewash” and questioning the government’s seriousness in tackling examination paper leaks.
Participating in the Lok Sabha debate on the Bill, Gogoi alleged that the government had failed to address systemic loopholes in the examination process despite introducing the original legislation in 2024, which it had described as a major step towards preventing unfair practices.
The Congress leader questioned the effectiveness of the law while referring to the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case. Citing a media report, he claimed that 44 out of 45 accused charge-sheeted in the case had been granted bail, alleging that the development reflected a lack of accountability.
Gogoi said the government had initially assured students and parents that strict measures would eliminate paper leaks, but such incidents continued even after the enactment of the law.
He also raised questions over the investigation into the NEET-UG case, alleging that the main accused, Sanjiv Mukhiya, remained absconding for several months before his arrest and later secured bail.
The Congress MP criticised the government’s handling of the issue, alleging that the then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had initially denied reports of paper leaks when the controversy emerged in 2024. He also questioned the welcome extended to Pradhan after his resignation from the ministry.
Gogoi sought clarity on the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), including recent personnel changes within the organisation. He questioned the government over reports that 47 individuals associated with the agency had been replaced and sought details about their roles and appointments.
He also asked why certain senior officials remained in place despite controversies surrounding the examination body. Referring to the NTA leadership, Gogoi demanded greater transparency and accountability in the agency’s functioning.
The Congress MP further questioned the effectiveness of committees and reform measures announced by the government, saying continued paper leaks indicated that existing steps had failed to resolve the problem.
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