Indian PM Modi Announces Strict Laws Against Paper Leaks

Summary

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new strict law with severe punishments including fast-track courts for those involved in exam paper leaks, following the NEET exam incident.

Key Points
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a strict law to punish those involved in paper leaks.
  • A draft bill proposes up to 10 years of jail and fines up to 1 crore rupees for offenders.
  • The Cabinet will discuss the draft law and fast-track courts will be formed.
  • Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the announcement and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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