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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Hails Modi’s Anti‑Paper Leak Law as Student Safeguard
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🗓 26 Jul 2026, 05:08 PM
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Maharashtra’s chief minister, Eknath Fadnavis, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly enacted anti‑paper leak legislation, stating it will protect students from the fallout of leaked exam papers.
The anti‑paper leak law, recently passed by the Union government, has been met with approval from Maharashtra’s chief minister, Eknath Fadnavis. In a statement released by the state government, Fadnavis praised the legislation for its stringent measures aimed at curbing the circulation of leaked examination papers.
Fadnavis emphasized that the law would safeguard students by ensuring the integrity of the academic assessment process. He noted that the crackdown on leaks would deter malpractices and uphold the credibility of Maharashtra’s educational institutions.
The prime minister’s law introduces severe penalties for individuals involved in the distribution of leaked papers, including fines and imprisonment. The state’s endorsement signals a unified stance across political lines to protect the academic environment.
While the law’s implementation details are yet to be fully outlined, Fadnavis’s support underscores the state’s commitment to maintaining fair examination standards for its large student population.
Fadnavis emphasized that the law would safeguard students by ensuring the integrity of the academic assessment process. He noted that the crackdown on leaks would deter malpractices and uphold the credibility of Maharashtra’s educational institutions.
The prime minister’s law introduces severe penalties for individuals involved in the distribution of leaked papers, including fines and imprisonment. The state’s endorsement signals a unified stance across political lines to protect the academic environment.
While the law’s implementation details are yet to be fully outlined, Fadnavis’s support underscores the state’s commitment to maintaining fair examination standards for its large student population.