Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted an Instagram video praising the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after Parliament cleared the legislation [1].
The bill aims to curb the systemic issue of examination leaks in India. By strengthening legal penalties and oversight, the government intends to protect the integrity of competitive exams for millions of students.
Modi's video arrived hours after the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, cleared the bill [1]. The legislation had previously passed the Lok Sabha one day prior [2]. The amendment was approved in the Rajya Sabha via a voice vote [2].
In the video, Modi said, "The bill will make the exam system more robust" [1]. This specific post marks the fourth selfie video the Prime Minister has shared in less than a week regarding paper-leak issues [3].
The legislative process concluded despite opposition members staging a walkout during the proceedings [2]. The government's focus on this amendment follows a series of controversies surrounding the leakage of exam papers that disrupted academic and professional certifications across the country.
Modi said on the social media platform that the law is necessary to ensure a fair environment for candidates. He said that the new measures would prevent unfair means from compromising the merit-based selection process [1].
“"The bill will make the exam system more robust."”
The passage of the 2026 amendment reflects the Indian government's attempt to restore public trust in national examination systems. By utilizing direct-to-citizen communication via Instagram, the Prime Minister is framing the legislative victory as a responsive measure to widespread student grievances over exam irregularities.
