The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed another heated confrontation as the government and the opposition clashed over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill.

The proposed legislation aims to strengthen India's anti-paper leak law through stricter punishments, faster investigations, and expedited trials. However, the opposition argued that tougher laws alone cannot restore confidence in the examination system without fixing administrative failures.

Parliament Erupts Over Anti-Paper Leak Bill | Opposition Targets Government on Student Protests

The anti-paper leak bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote on Thursday after Opposition MPs staged a walkout.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb examination malpractices and paper leaks, has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and hence has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent, after which it will be enforced as a law.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;The bill, which seeks to tighten provisions under the existing anti-paper leak law, was passed after a debate in the Upper House. The legislation comes after nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities and repeated paper leak incidents.&nbsp;The government has said the amendments aim to strengthen deterrence against organised exam fraud and ensure greater transparency and integrity in public examinations. The bill will now be sent for presidential assent before becoming law.&nbsp;As per the cleared bill, individuals involved in paper leaks or unfair means in exams will get jail terms for a minimum of five years and a maximum of 10 years, and will have to pay a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh. For organised crimes, the bill proposes a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore. On becoming law, it will empower all the state governments and Union Territories administrations to designate any court of session to be a special fast-track court to try offences under it.&nbsp;It also provides that the proceedings in such courts continue on a day-to-day basis and the trial is completed within three months from the date of filing of the charge sheet.&nbsp;The bill also empowers the central government to constitute a special task force for the investigation of any offence, if necessary.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Union minister JP Nadda condemned the opposition’s walkout from Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;He said, “I condemn the opposition's walkout and strongly censure it. The manner in which they have exposed themselves should be seen and understood by the entire country.”&nbsp;He further said that the opposition has “no respect for democracy and parliamentary procedures.”&nbsp;Earlier, during the debate on the bill, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticised the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah from the House.&nbsp;Kharge also held Shah responsible for alleged police brutalities on protesting students and said that “Jan Shakti” (people's power) would drag him out one day to make him accountable.&nbsp;Union Minister Jitendra Singh had introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, for a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, July 30, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb examination malpractices and paper leaks, has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and hence has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament.

The anti-paper leak bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote on Thursday after Opposition MPs staged a walkout. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb examination malpractices and paper leaks, has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and hence has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament. It will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent, after which it will be enforced as a law.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb examination malpractices and paper leaks, has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and hence has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament.

Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha after opposition walkout

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised questions on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from the parliament and his silence on the police crackdown on the CJP protest. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha after Union Minister Jitendra Singh tabled the anti-paper leak bill, Karge dought answers from Shah and PM Modi over their absence from the parliament during the debate on the bill.&nbsp;Kharge also questioned if someone had “stitched” the home minister’s mouth and if that was the reason for his silence on the crackdown on protesters during the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march of the Cockroach Janta Party.&nbsp;“You are the home minister. This was happening in Delhi. And yet despite all this happening, you did not open your mouth. Has someone stitched your mouth shut,” Kharge asked.&nbsp;BJP leaders in the house, including JP Nadda, took umbrage over the remark and objected that the statement was “unparliamentary.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: Speaking during discussion on Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, says, &quot;Our Home Minister Amit Shah is not visible... he speaks over small issues, goes everywhere but not coming here. Even the PM is… <a href="https://t.co/gvnSyC3BWl">pic.twitter.com/gvnSyC3BWl</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2082761607608946971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-pm-fb-post-issue-meta-assures-rigorous-safeguards-for-posts-by-prominent-accounts-1785343588801">After PM FB post issue, Meta assures rigorous safeguards for posts by prominent accounts</a>&nbsp;“They are firing pellet guns at children who have come from villages and from other states. One has lost an eye, another has lost an ear, someone else has lost a hand. Who is responsible for that? The Home Minister is responsible. You (Shah) may be listening to me from behind closed doors, but you cannot remain hidden in a closed room forever. One day, we will drag you out,” Kharge said, asserting that his remarks were not unparliamentary.&nbsp;“I did not use any unparliamentary language. By ‘us’, I meant ‘janshakti’ (power of people) --- people, students, women. I did not say I will drag home minister, I meant that ‘janshakti’ will drag him out,” the Congress chief said.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi alleged in a post on X that Amit Shah’s silence and absence from the house “reeks of guilt.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ex-pm-manmohan-singh-gets-supreme-court-clean-chit-in-coal-block-scam-case-after-his-death-1785337284497">Ex-PM Manmohan Singh gets Supreme Court clean chit in coal block scam case after his death</a><h2>Kharge slams anti-paper leak bill, says amendments mere eyewash</h2>&nbsp;Kharge also slammed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and said that the new amendments introduced by the government are a mere eyewash.&nbsp;The only major change in the bill is stricter punishment, and the provisions in it do not work towards preventing or stopping paper leaks, he alleged.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-paper-leak-bill-passed-by-voice-vote-in-lok-sabha-amid-opposition-uproar-1785321067909">Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar</a>&nbsp;“So many innocent people suffered due to paper leaks... nothing is going to happen with this new Bill as only some data has been changed in old law. Provisions have been made for hefty fine, strict punishment, special task force, fast track courts, however, nothing is going to change. Real change will only happen how you conduct examinations. There is nothing new in the bill. We had demanded a strict law in 2024 itself, but our demand was rejected,” Kharge told the house.&nbsp;He also alleged the proposed legislation was brought only after the government feared growing student protests.&nbsp;“Government bowed down before students out of fear of losing ‘kursi’, not to solve their problems,” he said.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and said that the new amendments introduced by the government are a mere eyewash. He alleged that the only major change in the bill is stricter punishment.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised questions on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from the parliament and his silence on the police crackdown on the CJP protest. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha after Union Minister Jitendra Singh tabled the anti-paper leak bill, Karge dought answers from Shah and PM Modi over their absence from the parliament during the debate on the bill. Kharge also questioned if someone had “stitched” the home minister’s mouth and if that was the reason for his silence on the crackdown on protesters during the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march of the Cockroach Janta Party. “You are the home minister. This was happening in Delhi. And yet despite all this happening, you did not open your mouth. Has someone stitched your mouth shut,” Kharge asked. BJP leaders in the house, including JP Nadda, took umbrage over the remark and objected that the statement was “unparliamentary.”

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and said that the new amendments introduced by the government are a mere eyewash. He alleged that the only major change in the bill is stricter punishment.

Kharge slams Home Minister Amit Shah for absence from Parliament, silence on CJP crackdown

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action against student protesters and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove him from office. The allegations, made during a press conference following heated exchanges in Parliament, have intensified the political confrontation over the nationwide student protests and the anti-paper leak legislation. The government has rejected the accusations, calling them baseless and demanding evidence.

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a strong response after attacks targeting American military assets in the region. Meanwhile, Iraq has condemned US-Saudi strikes targeting the Popular Mobilization Forces, an armed alliance that includes powerful pro-Iran factions. In India, Parliament has passed a new anti-paper leak law amid a heated political battle. The bill was cleared after a stormy debate following Rahul Gandhi's allegations over police action during student protests and the government's response. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she remains determined to return to the country by December despite concerns over her safety.
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The Anti-Paper Leak Bill has been passed in Parliament after nearly 10 hours of intense debate, repeated disruptions, and political clashes between the opposition and the government. The legislation was approved through a voice vote, following a heated discussion over examination reforms and student protests.

During the Lok Sabha debate, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the government over the police action during the July 20 student protests. He accused the Home Minister Amit Shah of being responsible for the alleged use of force against protesters, including claims involving pellet guns.

The ruling alliance strongly rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju demanded that Gandhi provide evidence for his claims and accused him of making serious allegations inside the House.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his “unparliamentary” remarks in the House against the Union Government. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Rahul of making “false” and “unsubstantiated” claims during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;Patra referred to Gandhi’s use of the word “idiot” during the debate and asserted that “none of the students are idiots or andhbhakts”.&nbsp;“Time and again, Kiren Rijiju held up the rule book and pointed out that the word ‘idiot’ is unparliamentary and cannot be used. Yet, despite this, they continued to disregard the rules and kept repeating the word ‘idiot’,” Patra said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-paper-leak-bill-passed-by-voice-vote-in-lok-sabha-amid-opposition-uproar-1785321067909">Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar</a><h2>‘Rahul misleading House, using language unbecoming of a member’</h2>&nbsp;Patra accused Rahul of misleading the Parliament and using language unbecoming of a member of the House.“Rahul Gandhi lied in the House. He used unparliamentary language,” Patra said.&nbsp;The BJP leader also rejected Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Delhi: During a press conference, BJP MP Sambit Patra (<a href="https://x.com/sambitswaraj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sambitswaraj</a>) says, &quot;Time and again, Kiren Rijiju has held up the rule book and pointed out that the word &#39;idiot&#39; is unparliamentary and cannot be used. Yet, despite this, they continue to disregard the rules and… <a href="https://t.co/RP4OS88dJh">pic.twitter.com/RP4OS88dJh</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2082429586990846412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Rahul Gandhi had no proof for the allegations he made against the Home Minister,” Patra said while refuting the Congress leader’s false claims on firing. Patra further asserted that no bullets were fired during the police action. “Rahul Gandhi falsely claimed that bullets were fired during the protest at Jantar Mantar. This is all lies. No shots were fired and no order was given,” he said. <h2>‘Rahul making politically motivated allegations’: Sambit Patra</h2> Patra also accused Rahul of making politically motivated allegations and claimed that the Home Minister was present in Parliament while the Congress MP was speaking. “Unlike you, the Home Minister does not go on foreign tours secretly. He was present in Parliament when Rahul Gandhi was delivering his speech,” Patra said.Rahul alleged in Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised police excesses against student protesters and that the RSS had “captured" the education system. The Congress leader was referring to the crackdown by security forces during the march to Parliament on July 20 during the CJP-led protest when he said, “The home minister is not present in the Lok Sabha because he is scared.” His remark drew objections from the treasury benches.Gandhi said a conversation with students gave him perspective on how young people view education and knowledge. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/28-year-old-woman-phd-scholar-dies-of-electrocution-on-panjab-university-campus-1785326835442">28-year-old woman PhD scholar dies of electrocution on Panjab University campus</a> “A good starting point would be a conversation I had with some students, young girls, which gave me a very interesting perspective,” he said.Gandhi said the student described a category of people who believed they knew everything. “They are absolutely convinced that they know everything. They believe that the universe is static and they believe that knowledge emerges from inside them. They are arrogant. They don’t listen, they don’t respect other people’s truth,” Rahul said.Speaker Om Birla said unparliamentary expressions would be expunged from the proceedings.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March. Patra also refuted the Congress leader’s claims on firing and said no bullets were fired during the police action.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his “unparliamentary” remarks in the House against the Union Government. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Rahul of making “false” and “unsubstantiated” claims during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha. Patra referred to Gandhi’s use of the word “idiot” during the debate and asserted that “none of the students are idiots or andhbhakts”. “Time and again, Kiren Rijiju held up the rule book and pointed out that the word ‘idiot’ is unparliamentary and cannot be used. Yet, despite this, they continued to disregard the rules and kept repeating the word ‘idiot’,” Patra said. Also Read: Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar ‘Rahul misleading House, using language unbecoming of a member’ Patra accused Rahul of misleading the Parliament and using language unbecoming of a member of the House. “Rahul Gandhi lied in the House. He used unparliamentary language,” Patra said. The BJP leader also rejected Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March. Patra also refuted the Congress leader’s claims on firing and said no bullets were fired during the police action.

‘No student is idiot or andhbhakt’: BJP slams Rahul for remarks in Lok Sabha

India's Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The bill was cleared amid heated exchanges and loud protests from the opposition. BJP leaders also launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorized police firing on student protesters.

Meanwhile, the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate as the United States and Saudi Arabia say they carried out strikes on an Iraqi militant alliance in response to recent attacks. In Japan, a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives, with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is determined to return to Bangladesh by December despite security concerns. Europe is also battling devastating wildfires, with thousands evacuated in Spain while French firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex surging nearly 900 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250, adding nearly ₹4 lakh crore to investor wealth despite rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.

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A heated debate over the Anti-Paper Leak Bill triggered massive disruptions in the Lok Sabha as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched sharp attacks on the RSS and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. His remarks sparked strong objections from the Treasury benches, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanding that Rahul Gandhi either substantiate his allegations or apologize.

The debate quickly escalated into repeated protests and adjournments as opposition and ruling alliance MPs clashed over the education system, student protests, and the government's handling of examination reforms. The Opposition also continued to demand the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament.

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Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday by voice vote after it was put to vote amid uproar and sloganeering by the opposition MPs.&nbsp;The BJP slammed the Congress and said it claimed to support students and fuel protests, but when the anti-paper leak bill was introduced, many opposition parties voted against it.&nbsp;“Congress must answer: was its concern for students genuine, or just political theatre,” the BJP asked, adding that the Congress is driven by vote-bank politics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congress claimed to support students and fuelled protests. But when the Anti Paper Leak Bill was introduced to crack down on exam paper leaks, many opposition parties voted against it. Congress must answer: was its concern for students genuine, or just political theatre?… <a href="https://t.co/BYnT7Hgsl4">pic.twitter.com/BYnT7Hgsl4</a>&mdash; BJP (@BJP4India) <a href="https://x.com/BJP4India/status/2081962854635418013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed after a stormy debate that saw repeated disruptions over Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and allegations.Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised the use of force against students during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Participating in the debate on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Gandhi alleged that Shah, who was absent from the House at the time, was responsible for the police action against protesting students.“The Home Minister ordered the shooting of our students. He put pellets into the blood of our students. He ordered the students of India to be shot,” Gandhi alleged.He further claimed that “the use of force can only be authorised by the Minister or the Prime Minister.” Rahul’s remarks triggered protests from the Treasury benches, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded that Gandhi substantiate his allegation.BJP and NDA MPs accused the Congress leader of making baseless charges against the Home Minister and demanded an apology from Rahul, leading to sloganeering and brief disruptions. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reminded Gandhi that allegations made in the House must be backed by evidence. <h2>No shots fired; magistrate issues order: Jitendra Singh</h2> Replying to the debate, Union Minister Jitendra Singh rejected Gandhi’s allegations as “factually incorrect” and said that no bullets were fired and no order to open fire had been issued during the protest.Singh clarified that police had used only tear gas during the operation and added that the order to open fire is issued by a magistrate. Jitendra Singh said, “It was repeatedly clarified that no shots were fired; tear gas was used. Since no shots were fired, the question of issuing an order does not arise. The authority to issue such an order rests with the magistrate, not the minister.” The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after passing the anti-paper leak bill. <h2>Home Minister either culpable, or incompetent: Rahul</h2> Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said there were only two scenarios regarding the alleged firing during the protests: either Union home minister Amit Shah ordered it or he was unaware of it.“There can be two possible scenarios. One is that the Home Minister issued the order. The second is that the Home Minister was unaware that firing would take place. In the first case, he is culpable; in the second, he is incompetent—it has to be one of the two; there is no third possibility,” he said.“If the Home Minister didn’t even know that shots were being fired, it means he is incompetent; otherwise, if he ordered it, he is culpable,” he added. <h2>Rahul’s unparliamentary word expunged from record</h2> Rahul Gandhi used an unparliamentary word while participating in the discussion on the bill, prompting strong objections from the Treasury benches. Speaker Om Birla ordered that the expression be expunged from the House proceedings. Replying to the debate, Union Minister Jitendra Singh rejected Gandhi’s allegations as “factually incorrect” and said that no bullets were fired and no order to open fire had been issued during the protest.Singh clarified that police had used only tear gas during the operation and added that the order to open fire is issued by a magistrate.The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after passing anti-paper leak bill.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed after a stormy debate that saw repeated disruptions over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and allegations. Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised the use of force against students.

Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday by voice vote after it was put to vote amid uproar and sloganeering by the opposition MPs. The BJP slammed the Congress and said it claimed to support students and fuel protests, but when the anti-paper leak bill was introduced, many opposition parties voted against it. “Congress must answer: was its concern for students genuine, or just political theatre,” the BJP asked, adding that the Congress is driven by vote-bank politics.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed after a stormy debate that saw repeated disruptions over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and allegations. Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised the use of force against students.

Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned for the day on Monday amid heavy sloganeering by opposition members and without a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill tabled in the Lok Sabha. The bill could not be taken up as the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged police action on student protesters.&nbsp;Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Congress party to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and accused the opposition of deliberately stalling proceedings on the important legislation.&nbsp;“All the members have come prepared, and several members from the opposition have also submitted amendments; they, too, are well-prepared. This is an important bill, one that is vital for the lives of children, youth, and students,” Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-cjp-s-success-e20-janta-party-makes-waves-seeks-ethanol-free-petrol-option-and-gadkari-s-ouster-1785149992332">After CJP’s success, ‘E20 Janta Party’ makes waves, seeks ethanol-free petrol option and Gadkari’s ouster</a>&nbsp;“Yet, the Congress party and some of its allies are deliberately preventing a discussion on such an important bill," he added.&nbsp;Rijiju said the Opposition had initially demanded a discussion on the NEET issue. “Initially, they were insisting that a discussion should take place, pointing out that the matter concerns examinations and the welfare of children. Now that such a significant bill has been brought and time has been allocated for discussion, they are behaving in this manner.”&nbsp;He urged the Congress party to refrain from such behaviour. “I urge my colleagues in the Congress party: please do not do this. Your image has already suffered greatly; do not engage in actions that will bring further disrepute to your party.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-summons-ukraine-ambassador-dr-oleksandr-polishchuk-after-attack-on-vessel-killed-indian-seafarer-1785146336433">India summons Ukraine Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk after attack on vessel killed Indian seafarer</a><h2>Cong, its allies disrupting debate on anti-paper leak Bill: Rijiju</h2>&nbsp;Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress and its allies of disrupting debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, which proposes harsher penalties for paper leaks.&nbsp;“This is a serious legislative business. This is in regards to our students. Why are they not letting the house function,” Rijiju said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/berlin-pride-attack-suspect-shot-dead-by-police-incident-classified-as-islamist-terror-attack-1785091454375">Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police; incident classified as ‘Islamist terror’ attack</a><h2> ‘Opposition running away from discussion,’ says Nishikant Dubey</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;BJP leader Nishikant Dubey on Monday attacked the opposition and accused them of having no moral standing on the issue of paper leaks. He said the opposition is running away from discussion over the Public Examinations Amendment Bill.&nbsp;“What kind of discussion will they hold? They themselves are the ‘kings’ of paper leaks... The Congress has no moral standing to speak on these matters, which is why they are running away,” Dubey said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nandan-nilekani-infosys-co-founder-and-aadhaar-architect-to-lead-pm-s-high-powered-task-force-1785079026251">Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, to lead PM’s high-powered task force</a>&nbsp;“They know that if such issues are raised during the discussion, they will get exposed.”&nbsp;Congress MPs, led by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the alleged police action against students during the NEET paper leak protests and demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.&nbsp;<h2>Deadlock likely to end on Tuesday</h2>&nbsp;The deadlock in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to end on Tuesday, July 28, reported ANI. “On the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, floor leaders of all political parties have agreed to hold a discussion in the Lok Sabha on The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Tuesday, July 28.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The deadlock in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to end on Tuesday, July 28 Sources- &quot;On the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, floor leaders of all political parties have agreed to hold a discussion in the Lok Sabha on The Public…&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2081731782819647604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“Congress will take part in Discussion and LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to speak on the Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra can also be the speaker from the Congress Camp. A total of 8 hours have been alloted for the discussion on ‘The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026’ in Lok Sabha. Although Final Strategy of the Opposition will be finalised in Opposition Floor Leaders meeting to be held on Tuesday Morning in Parliament,” said the report, citing sources.

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the opposition had initially demanded a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, but when a significant bill has been brought for the welfare of children, they are not allowing the discussion to take place.

Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned for the day on Monday amid heavy sloganeering by opposition members and without a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill tabled in the Lok Sabha. The bill could not be taken up as the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged police action on student protesters. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Congress party to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and accused the opposition of deliberately stalling proceedings on the important legislation. “All the members have come prepared, and several members from the opposition have also submitted amendments; they, too, are well-prepared. This is an important bill, one that is vital for the lives of children, youth, and students,” Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha. Also Read: After CJP’s success, ‘E20 Janta Party’ makes waves, seeks ethanol-free petrol option and Gadkari’s ouster “Yet, the Congress party and some of its allies are deliberately preventing a discussion on such an important bill," he added. Rijiju said the Opposition had initially demanded a discussion on the NEET issue. “Initially, they were insisting that a discussion should take place, pointing out that the matter concerns examinations and the welfare of children. Now that such a significant bill has been brought and time has been allocated for discussion, they are behaving in this manner.” He urged the Congress party to refrain from such behaviour. “I urge my colleagues in the Congress party: please do not do this. Your image has already suffered greatly; do not engage in actions that will bring further disrepute to your party.” Also Read: India summons Ukraine Ambassador Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk after attack on vessel killed Indian seafarer Cong, its allies disrupting debate on anti-paper leak Bill: Rijiju Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress and its allies of disrupting debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, which proposes harsher penalties for paper leaks. “This is a serious legislative business. This is in regards to our students. Why are they not letting the house function,” Rijiju said. Also Read: Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police; incident classified as ‘Islamist terror’ attack ‘Opposition running away from discussion,’ says Nishikant Dubey BJP leader Nishikant Dubey on Monday attacked the opposition and accused them of having no moral standing on the issue of paper leaks. He said the opposition is running away from discussion over the Public Examinations Amendment Bill. “What kind of discussion will they hold? They themselves are the ‘kings’ of paper leaks... The Congress has no moral standing to speak on these matters, which is why they are running away,” Dubey said. Also Read: Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, to lead PM’s high-powered task force “They know that if such issues are raised during the discussion, they will get exposed.” Congress MPs, led by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the alleged police action against students during the NEET paper leak protests and demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Deadlock likely to end on Tuesday The deadlock in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to end on Tuesday, July 28, reported ANI. “On the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, floor leaders of all political parties have agreed to hold a discussion in the Lok Sabha on The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Tuesday, July 28.”

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the opposition had initially demanded a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, but when a significant bill has been brought for the welfare of children, they are not allowing the discussion to take place.

Parliament adjourned for the day amid uproar; Rijiju slams Congress for stalling anti-paper leak bill debate

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