BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday criticised the Opposition during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying young people are looking for solutions to prevent question paper leaks rather than political arguments over past incidents. He said students appearing for competitive examinations are more concerned about reforms that can secure their future.

Participating in the Lok Sabha debate, Surya said today’s students are not focused on which government was responsible for previous paper leak cases but want the system to be fixed permanently. He argued that the Narendra Modi-led government was working towards creating stronger mechanisms to prevent unfair practices in examinations.

Using a popular Gen Z expression, Surya took a dig at Opposition parties, saying there was no greater “delulu” — a slang term referring to unrealistic beliefs — than assuming that young voters supported them over the issue. He accused the Congress of failing to address the problem earlier and said the current legislation was aimed at providing a long-term solution.

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Surya said that despite paper leak cases occurring in the past, no convictions had taken place and criticised the previous UPA government for not introducing similar legislation in 2010. He said students needed concrete action instead of political slogans, adding that the proposed law was the first major national-level legislation specifically aimed at preventing unfair means in public examinations.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, comes after widespread concerns and protests over examination irregularities, including allegations related to the NEET paper leak. The proposed legislation includes strict penalties such as imprisonment of up to 10 years, fines of up to ₹10 crore, confiscation of assets of those found guilty, and provisions aimed at ensuring quicker disposal of cases.

Highlighting the importance of fair examinations, Surya said education and competitive exams provide opportunities where a person’s family background, caste, financial status, or surname should not determine success. He said paper leaks damage more than administrative systems, as they undermine the trust of millions of students who depend on fair evaluation based on their hard work.

The debate also saw other MPs referring to Gen Z terminology while discussing youth concerns. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said the government had responded to public expectations by bringing a legislative framework to address examination-related issues. The Bill will now proceed through the parliamentary process before becoming law.

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