India, July 30 -- By Brij Lal, Rajya Sabha MP and Former Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh

At a time when decisive measures are being framed to deal with incidents such as question paper leaks, young people in Uttar Pradesh naturally ask an important question: where did the culture of cheating in examinations originate, and under which government did it take root and grow into such a widespread problem?

This question is particularly relevant in Uttar Pradesh because a vast majority of the state's youth see competitive examinations as the pathway to their future. When merit does not receive a fair opportunity, it inevitably leads to frustration and disillusionment. The future of the state's youth depends on the integrity of exami...