Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Supports Centre's NEET Paper Leak Measures
The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has supported the Central Government's new measures to stop paper leaks in exams like NEET.
The Centre has announced that people who leak papers could go to jail for up to 10 years and pay a fine of Rs 10 crore.
The government is also setting up special courts to deal with these cases quickly.
Students have been protesting across the country, including at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, to demand action.
The government has been talking to the protesting students, and Union Ministers met with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike after these discussions.
Shinde said the Maharashtra government fully supports these measures to protect students' futures and ensure fair exams.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde supports Centre's measures to curb NEET paper leaks.
Centre announces up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 10 crore fine for paper leaks.
Fast-track courts to be set up for quick justice.
Students protesting across the country, including at Jantar Mantar.
Government engages in dialogue with protesting students and activists.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Central Government, Students
- What
- Support for Centre's measures to curb NEET paper leaks
- When
- Announced on Saturday
- Where
- Mumbai, Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To ensure a transparent, fair, and reliable examination system
Government Support
Student Protests
Government Actions
Government Support
The Centre has announced measures to curb paper leaks, including fast-track courts, up to 10 years imprisonment, and a Rs 10 crore fine.
Student Protests
Students have been protesting across the country, including at Jantar Mantar, expressing their concerns and demands.
Dialogue with Students
Government Support
The government has been engaging in positive dialogue with protesting students.
Student Protests
Students continue to protest, seeking assurances and actions to prevent future paper leaks.
- Proposed Punishment
- Up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10 crore
- Government Measures
- Fast-track courts, stringent actions against paper leaks
- Student Protests
- Protests across the country, including at Jantar Mantar
- Government Dialogue
- Union Ministers J. P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with Sonam Wangchuk
- Maharashtra's Stance
- Full support for the Centre's measures