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Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026: On Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP Bansuri Swaraj used the term 'Gen Z' popular among the youth while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament. He said that the Prime Minister correctly understood the serious problem of paper leak and found a solution to it. To explain this, he used the popular English word "Clocked It", which means to understand something completely or to grasp it correctly.

What did Bansuri Swaraj say in support of Anti Paper Leak Bill in Parliament?

• During the discussion on 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026', Bansuri Swaraj said, "To speak in the language of Gen Z, Prime Minister Modi has taken the right step through this legal solution."
• He said that this amendment is not just a law, but a step that will bring major changes in the examination system. According to him, its need was being felt for a long time and bringing it shows the sensitivity of the Central Government and its commitment towards the future of the students.
• He also said that irregularities in any competitive examination do not just impact an individual candidate, but affect the future of lakhs of hardworking students and the credibility of the entire examination system.

What is the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026'?

The Central Government has proposed amendment to the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act. Its purpose is-

• To ensure timely investigation of paper leak cases.
• To take strict action against organized examination fraud.
• To conduct fast-track hearing of cases.
• To give strict legal punishment to the culprits.
• To increase transparency and trust in the examination system.

The government says that this amendment is an important step towards making public examinations more secure and reliable.

PM Modi announced the formation of a high-powered task force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force to comprehensively reform the examination system. This task force will be headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. According to the government, the objective of this committee is to make the examination system more transparent, technology-based and reliable.

What did PM Modi say in the video message to students?

Addressing the students through video message, Prime Minister Modi said that the Central Government has already taken several steps to prevent irregularities in the examinations. He told that-

• Strict action is being taken against those involved in the paper leak.
• The culprits are being sent to jail.
• Work is being done towards quick disposal of cases through fast-track courts.
• Strict legal provisions have been proposed.

However, he also said that legal action alone is not enough, but there is a need for comprehensive reform in the entire examination system.

What will Nandan Nilekani's committee do?

The committee headed by Nandan Nilekani will review the public examination system and suggest better use of technology. The committee will mainly work on these points-

• Effective use of technology in the examination process.
• Measures to increase transparency.
• Improving the efficiency of examination conduct.
• To strengthen the confidence of the candidates.
• Measures to prevent paper leaks and exam fraud in future.

The government has said that after the task force submits its report, action will be taken soon on its suggestions.

Who is Bansuri Swaraj?

Bansuri Swaraj is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, senior advocate and Lok Sabha MP. She is the daughter of former External Affairs Minister and veteran BJP leader late Sushma Swaraj and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal. Bansuri has studied law in India and abroad and has worked in the legal profession for a long time. After being an active member of BJP, she got many important responsibilities in the party. Later she was made a candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat and was elected MP.