New Delhi, July 23 -- BJP MP Madan Rathore on Thursday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, saying the government is taking action against those responsible.

Speaking to ANI, Rathore said strict laws and punishment were necessary to deter people from indulging in paper leaks and other such offences.

"The government is taking action against those responsible. It is PM Modi's wish that no one responsible will be spared. It was important to have strict laws and strict punishment so that people are scared to commit such a horrible act like paper leaks," Rathore said.

Questioning the demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Rathore said the examin...