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- The Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, a day after the Lok Sabha approved it amid opposition protests.
- The bill was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for final assent before it becomes law.
- The move follows widespread student protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), against repeated question paper leaks such as those in NEET-UG, which occurred even after the original 2024 anti-cheating law was in force.
- Protesters say the leaks have damaged the futures of lakhs of aspirants and are demanding systemic reform, accountability, and strict action against offenders.
What to watch next
- Whether President Droupadi Murmu grants final assent to the bill
- What specific amendments the 2026 bill makes to the existing 2024 law
- How the government responds to protesters' demands for accountability and strict action
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