The Parliament has been adjourned till tomorrow.
Parliament adjourned till tomorrow
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday night during the ongoing debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. (Photo: Videograb/SansadTV/Enhanced using AI)Speaking in the Lok Sabha Tuesday night on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the Centre’s approach to tackling paper leaks and criticised the constitution of the high-powered task force headed by Nandan Nilekani. Referring to Aadhaar, he alleged that personal data linked to the programme had previously been compromised. In a satirical remark, Owaisi said the Bill should also provide for a lathi-charge whenever young people protest and require the Prime Minister to release a video after every paper leak. He said students had lost faith in the education and recruitment system and alleged that the government could only offer youth to “make pakodas”.
Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up the debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Bill, tabled by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday, seeks to strengthen the anti-paper leak law and increase the punishment for those involved in paper leaks. This comes after a week of repeated disruptions and three days after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union Education Minister following over a month-long protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak.
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The breakthrough on Monday came after a day of behind-the-scenes negotiations led by Speaker Om Birla and government floor managers even as both Houses were repeatedly adjourned amid the Opposition’s protests against the police actions during the student protests. According to sources, Birla personally reached out to floor leaders across party lines during a three-hour adjournment from 2 pm to 5 pm. By evening, both sides had agreed that the Bill would be taken up on Tuesday, with members expected to move amendments before the government replies.
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Owaisi attacks Centre over exam reforms, youth unemployment; affirms support to student died by suicide
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the Centre's approach to tackling paper leaks and criticised the constitution of the high-powered task force headed by Nandan Nilekani. Referring to Aadhaar, he alleged that personal data linked to the programme had previously been compromised.
In a satirical remark, Owaisi said the Bill should also provide for a lathi-charge whenever young people protest and require the Prime Minister to release a video after every paper leak. He said students had lost faith in the education and recruitment system and alleged that the government could only offer youth to “make pakodas”.
Owaisi said that he stands with Shaykh Sana, a 19-year-old who died by suicide after the re-NEET examination, asking whether new laws, videos, resignations, task forces or special courts could bring her back to her parents. He accused the government of responding to the concerns of young people without compassion.
Anurag Thakur vows crackdown on paper leak mafia
BJP MP Anurag Thakur said the Modi government was committed to taking decisive action against those involved in examination paper leaks, while speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Thakur said the government would crack down on the paper leak mafia and eliminate those responsible for compromising competitive examinations.
Anurag Thakur urges action against 'goons' at student protests
Responding to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's remarks during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, BJP MP Anurag Thakur urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take strict legal action against the "goons and anti-social elements" who, he alleged, tried to defame the student protests.
Thakur said even Congress leaders and some protesters had acknowledged the presence of such elements. He added that the country's youth had come out to demand a better examination system and discuss paper leaks, "not to attack police personnel or burn police vehicles."
Anurag Thakur takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi over PM residence protest
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, BJP MP Anurag Thakur mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent protest outside the Prime Minister's residence.
Referring to the protest, Thakur said, "I know you didn't get the chance to go inside the Prime Minister's house, so you attempted to lie down in front of it," taking a jibe at the Leader of the Opposition. "You will never be able to go inside". he added.
Anurag Thakur says Modi 'popular', among youth, affirms solution to paper leaks
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained highly popular among the country's youth, noting that the Prime Minister had been elected to a third consecutive term.
Thakur also said the Prime Minister's recent late-night message had been viewed by over 400 million people. Defending the government's record, he said the Modi government would find a permanent solution to paper leaks, just as it had addressed challenges such as terrorism and naxalism.
Dimple Yadav demands Amit Shah's answer on July 20 crackdown
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against students during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march, and today too, when the government is 'identifying' the protesters.
Yadav alleged that unarmed protesters were subjected to excessive force despite participating in a peaceful demonstration. She said the Home Minister should come to the House and explain how such violence was used against students who, had come without weapons to protest peacefully.
BJP leaders call on Om Birla over Priyanka Gandhi's remarks
Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Piyush Goyal, along with BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, on Tuesday called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over remarks made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during proceedings in the House.
The BJP leaders raised the issue with the Speaker following Priyanka Gandhi's comments during the Lok Sabha debate.
Dimple Yadav accuses Centre of brutality against students
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav alleged that students participating in the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march were subjected to excessive police force, while speaking in the Lok Sabha on the 7th day of the Parliament Monsoon Session.
She claimed protesters were barricaded, trapped and then beaten with lathis, alleging that many sustained head injuries and several women protesters were assaulted, adding that their 'clothes were torn', as she saw on the site.
Yadav further alleged that pellet guns, nails-embedded lathis and AK47 (in Bihar) were used against demonstrators and said many students lost consciousness and suffered lasting trauma.
Referring to videos circulating on social media, she said the events could not be concealed and compared the police action to an "emergency on the streets," contrasting it with frequent references to the Emergency imposed five decades ago.
Dimple Yadav says youth defied government, questions action against Wangchuk protest
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav praised the resolve of students and youth, saying they were not intimidated by what she described as an "egoistic government."
She noted that the Jantar Mantar protest continued for over a month, with Sonam Wangchuk and several students observing a hunger strike. Yadav said Samajwadi Party leaders had visited the protest site not for political reasons but to stand in solidarity with students. Recalling her own visit, she said she had met Wangchuk and questioned the government's action on July 18 against those protesting through Gandhian principles of non-violence, alleging that authorities made Wangchuk wear "white shrouds" and, in doing so, undermined Gandhi's ideals.
"There is democracy in this country, but does that offer real independence", she asked.
Lok Sabha proceedings extended till 10 pm
Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday July 28 have been extended till 10 pm to allow members to continue the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Tejasvi Surya backs exam Bill, says students want reforms not politics
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said students were looking for a system that protects their future, not political arguments over paper leaks.
He said that for crores of ordinary families, a fair examination is the only gateway to opportunity. Surya added that the Modi government was undertaking structural reforms and adopting a "root-and-branch approach" to strengthen the examination system, prevent future paper leaks and address systemic shortcomings.
Today in the Lok Sabha, I spoke on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 28, 2026
Students don't want politics over paper leaks. They want a system that protects their future.
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Priyanka Gandhi says the country has seen multiple 'choris' in the government's rule
Priyanka Gandhi accused the BJP-led government of presiding over multiple alleged "thefts" during its tenure.
She referred to allegations relating to votes, Ram Temple donations, public assets and farmers' land, before claiming that the "biggest theft" under the government's rule was the loss of the country's youth's future and dreams.
Priyanka Gandhi urges Centre to rebuild students' trust
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urged the government to restore its credibility by correcting its approach and fulfilling the promises it had made to students.
Addressing the house on Tuesday, she said the government should protect its credibility, act with the right intent, shed its arrogance and honour its commitments. Gandhi added that the youth had come out to protest not to bring down the government, but to restore their faith in the education system and seek accountability.
Education Minister resigned under 'shameful conditions': Priyanka Gandhi
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also referred to former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, saying it came under “shameful circumstances”, and criticised ruling party MPs for raising slogans of “zindabaad” in his support at Parliament’s Makar Dwar a day after his resignation.
'Modi and his friends still thinking to sail their boat by PR, media and narrative change': Priyanka Gandhi
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the country's youth had lost faith in the education system despite the government's efforts to shape the public narrative.
She claimed "Prime Minister and his friends" believed it could overcome the crisis through public relations, narrative-building and what she described as "pliant" media.
'Rs 16 lakh crore in loans written off while education budget remains Rs 1.4 lakh crore': Priyanka Gandhi
Calling it "another shameful figure", Priyanka Gandhi alleged that Rs 16 lakh crore in loans had been written off for big businesses, while the country's total education budget stood at Rs 1.4 lakh crore. She argued that the comparison reflected the government's misplaced priorities in the education sector.
Priyanka Gandhi says centralisation, budget cuts weakened education system
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the country's education system was facing multiple challenges due to centralisation and declining public investment.
She claimed that RSS' preachers were extensively incorporated and the National Testing Agency (NTA) had been "forcefully" created, making the examination system more centralised and complex. Gandhi also alleged that the education budget had been shrinking over the years. Citing figures, she said the total education budget stood at Rs 1.4 lakh crore, while Rs 1.32 lakh crore was being collected from NEET applicants and their families through examination-related charges.
Priyanka Gandhi says 152 paper leaks but no offender punished
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi alleged that there had been 152 paper leaks over the past decade, affecting 7.5 crore students.
She questioned the government's record on accountability, saying that despite the repeated leaks, "not one guilty or paper leak mafia has been punished."
Priyanka Gandhi says youth 'followed Gandhi', government 'must be accountable'
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi questioned why the government was "afraid" of the country's youth.
She said the government must remain accountable to young people, adding that thousands of students had, in recent days, protested peacefully by following Mahatma Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence. Gandhi said the protesters exercised their democratic right to protest while raising their voices over issues affecting them.
'Home Minister, or Prime Minister?': Priyanka Gandhi demands accountability of violence on students
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the seventh day of the Monsoon Session, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi questioned the government's handling of the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march by student protesters, referring to a girl who faced violence and "fighting for her life", admitted in the Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital's ICU.
She asked who had authorised the use of lathis and pellet guns against the demonstrators, saying, "The whole country, not merely Congress is asking—what was the need, and who, the Home Minister or the Prime Minister—allowed the lathis, tear gas, water canons, pellet guns and AK47 to be used on students on July 20?"
Priyanka Gandhi speaks in the Parliament
Priyanka Gandhi speaks in the Lok Sabha on the Parliament Monsoon Session's 7th day.
Shrikant Shinde says Pradhan resigned to uphold morality, accountability
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said the Modi government stood with students and parents affected by examination paper leaks.
Shinde said the Centre acted promptly after the NEET paper leak by introducing stricter laws, ordering a CBI probe, arresting 14 accused from Delhi to Jaipur and terminating 47 NTA officials. He rejected the Opposition's claim that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned under political pressure, asserting that the resignation was an act of accountability and moral responsibility.
Shrikant Shinde backs anti-exam leak Bill, thanks PM Modi
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde extended his support to the legislation.
Shinde thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the Bill, saying it addressed the concerns of students and parents who make significant sacrifices and endure hardships to prepare for competitive examinations such as NEET. He said the legislation would help strengthen the integrity of the examination system.
Abhishek Banerjee says anti-exam leak Bill admits NDA government's failure
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said every student deserves fair examinations and every parent deserves confidence that success is determined by merit rather than money or influence.
While extending support to the Bill, Banerjee argued that stronger laws alone cannot restore public trust if systemic failures continue. Calling the legislation "an admission" of the NDA government's failure, he said it reflected the Centre's inability to protect examinations, students and merit. Banerjee accused the government of responding to governance failures by tightening laws and increasing punishments instead of addressing the root causes, citing repeated paper leaks and exam cancellations as evidence of administrative shortcomings.
#watch | Delhi | Speaking on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee says, "Every student deserves the assurance that examinations should be fair. Every parent deserves the confidence that success is determined by hard… pic.twitter.com/H3P7kRh5RG
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Abhishek Banerjee backs exam Bill, attacks government's record
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said his party supports the legislation but made it clear that backing the Bill should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the government's handling of examination reforms.
Banerjee said the government should not expect the Opposition to "applaud those who set the world on fire merely because they turn up with a bucket of water", arguing that the legislation was being brought only after repeated failures to prevent exam irregularities.
#watch | Delhi | Speaking on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee says, "We support this Bill. But I want to make it very clear from the beginning that just because we support this Bill and the amendment, it does not… pic.twitter.com/ueBNqtq0zq
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Anti-exam leak Bill admits BJP-NDA's failure: Abhishek Banerjee
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said the legislation was "not a solution" but an admission of the BJP-led NDA government's failure.
Banerjee alleged that the Bill acknowledged the government's inability to protect examinations, students and the principle of merit.
Abhishek Banerjee says anti-exam leak Bill alone cannot restore trust
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee said support for the legislation should not be seen as support for accountability.
Banerjee said stronger laws may be necessary but are "not sufficient" if examinations continue to be undermined by systemic failures. He argued that no amendment, however stringent, could restore the trust that millions of students had lost unless the root causes of repeated exam irregularities were addressed.
'Ask the Home Minister if I am wrong': Akhilesh claims the protests were pan-India, and supported by parents
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the recent student agitation was the first protest in which parents had actively encouraged their children to participate, having seen the resources and sacrifices involved in sustaining such movements as politicians.
His remarks were opposed by members of the government in the house. Responding to the objections, Yadav said that if the government believed his statement was incorrect, it should bring the Home Minister of the country and "confirm from him whether this is wrong or not."
Akhilesh Yadav says CJP's rise shows power of youth protests
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the government should recognise how a political initiative that began "in a moment of humour" evolved into a major movement led by the youth.
Speaking on the student protests, Yadav said what started as satire became so significant that the government allowed the protesters to continue their sit-in.
Drawing a comparison with the farmers' protest in Delhi, he said there was a time when demonstrators were not heard for years, adding that the Centre repealed the three farm laws only after sustained protests and ahead of elections.
BJP gives 'slogans, not promises': Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the party "doesn't give promises, it merely gives slogans."
Speaking on the ongoing student agitation, Yadav said he hoped the government would accept all the demands raised by the youth, calling for a constructive response to their concerns.
Akhilesh Yadav takes Ram Temple swipe during exam leak Bill debate
Speaking during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the government's handling of examination paper leaks.
Taking a dig at the ruling BJP, Yadav said, "Those who could not stop theft from Ram Mandir, how can they stop paper leaks," referring to the ongoing controversy over alleged irregularities involving temple donations in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Akhilesh Yadav congratulates youth after protest victory
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday congratulated the students and youth who participated in the recent protests, crediting their unity and determination for the outcome.
While speaking on Parliament Monsoon Session's 7th day in the Lok Sabha, Yadav said, "I congratulate the young generation on their morale and unity, due to which the government bowed down at the end," praising the protesters for their collective resolve.
'Students compelled to hit the streets, need to understand their pain,' says Gogoi
"Students compelled to hit the streets, need to understand their pain," said Congress' Gaurav Gogoi in the Lok Sabha.
'Parents sent kids to protest with blessings as it is about their future,' says Gogoi
Parents sent kids to protest with blessings as it is about their future, said Congress' Gaurav Gogoi on the youth stir against the paper leak in the Lok Sabha.
'Government is not serious, Bill is just an eyewash,' says Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, during the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill in the Lok Sabha, said, "Government is not serious, Bill is just an eyewash".
VIDEO | Delhi: Parliament Monsoon Session: "Government is not serious, Bill is just an eyewash," says Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during debate on the anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 28, 2026
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'Despite 2024 law, question papers of public examinations have been leaking,' says Gogoi
"Despite 2024 law, question papers of public examinations have been leaking," said Congress' Gaurav Gogoi in the Lok Sabha.
'Despite 2024 law, qu'estion papers of public examinations have been leaking,' says Gogoi
"Despite 2024 law, question papers of public examinations have been leaking," said Congress' Gaurav Gogoi in the Lok Sabha.
PM Modi is focused on Instagram and not leaks, says Gaurav Gogoi
"PM Modi is focused on Instagram and not leaks", says Gaurav Gogoi.
Jitendra Singh says Public Examinations Amendment Bill reaffirms government's commitment to students
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, strengthens the 2024 law and reinforces the government's commitment to protecting students' future.
"This bill, which was introduced yesterday, is, in fact, an amendment to the earlier bill- Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024, which was also brought by this government. And not only brought, it was perhaps the first of its kind in the history of independent India. The earlier Bill and the amendment today are, in a way, reaffirmation of this government's deep commitment to safeguard the welfare of the students and the youth of this country. And at the same time, it is also a reiteration of Prime Minister Modi's resolve- not to allow anyone to compromise with the future of the children of Mother India. Therefore, this bill can be described, in a way, as a milestone legislation in the history of Indian Parliament," he said.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | On the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Union Minister Jitiendra Singh says, "This bill, which was introduced yesterday, is, in fact, an amendment to the earlier bill- Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024, which… pic.twitter.com/Xu9MI76YBb
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
2024 law to make exam credible and transparent, says Singh
2024 law to make exam credible and transparent, says Jitendra Singh.
'The government brought original law to curb paper leaks,' says Jitendra Singh
"The government brought original law to curb paper leaks," said Singh.
Jitendra Singh lists paper leaks under UPA governement
Union Minister Jitiendra Singh listed the paper leaks during the UPA and said, "...In 2009- Railway Recruitment Board; 2011- All India Engineering Entrance Examination; 2012- AIIMS New Delhi entrance paper leak; 2013- Maharashtra Secondary Certificate Examination. If I keep listing them, I won't be able to discuss the Bill itself... 2010- B.Ed. Entrance Examination, Uttar Pradesh; 2012- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. 2009- West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam. Therefore, this government realised the need for dedicated legislation... There are four major recruitment agencies under the Government of India- UPSC, Staff Selection Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, and the Institute of Banking Personnel; and similarly, for higher education admissions, the National Testing Agency. NTA was also constituted in 2017 by this very government. In 1992—for the first time—a recommendation was made to the Government of India, led by the Congress party to establish a common national testing agency. Then, in 2010, during the UPA's tenure, a committee suggested the same thing; I do not know why it was not given due consideration, for whatever reasons or vested interests. So, I think you must compliment Prime Minister Modi and this government. It has completed a task—an unfinished task—that you should have accomplished yourselves."
#watch | Union Minister Jitiendra Singh lists the paper leaks during the UPA; he says, "...In 2009- Railway Recruitment Board; 2011- All India Engineering Entrance Examination; 2012- AIIMS New Delhi entrance paper leak; 2013- Maharashtra Secondary Certificate Examination. If I… pic.twitter.com/joPU7ejQGg
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
'Venugopal ji, if you require an extra 2 hours, the government has no objection,' says Rijiju
On the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "... I spoke with the leaders of all parties—the Congress Chief Whip, the Samajwadi Party Chief Whip, the DMK, and NCP—and everyone agreed to extend the six-hour discussion by 2 hours to make it 8 hours. We all reached this agreement... I state this in the House: Venugopal ji, if you require an extra 2 hours, the government has no objection. We can meet and decide on it. The Speaker has just said that we have no objection to extending it by another hour... If even more time is needed beyond eight hours, we are ready for 10 hours discussion."
#watch | On the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "... I spoke with the leaders of all parties—the Congress Chief Whip, the Samajwadi Party Chief Whip, the DMK, and NCP—and everyone agreed to… pic.twitter.com/aIm9zYBF41
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Government is ready to extend time for the debate on anti-paper leak, says Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that all parties first agreed to a six-hour discussion on the anti-paper leak Bill, then it was increased to eight hours. He affirmed that if the Opposition wants more time, the government is willing to take it up for 10 hours in total. Speaker Om Birla agreed to this. "Ready for a 10-hour marathon debate," he said.
No PM or HM for such important Bill, says Congress MP KC Venugopal
No PM or HM for such important Bill, says Congress MP KC Venugopal. "Why are the PM and the HM absent while such an important Bill, Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, related to students and youth is being discussed," he said.
Why are the PM and the HM absent while such an important Bill, Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, related to students and youth is being discussed?
— Congress (@INCIndia) July 28, 2026
: Congress General Secretary (Org.) Shri @kcvenugopalmp in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/0vyrAtCVrg
Lok Sabha proceedings commence
Lok Sabha proceedings commence.
Congress' Pawan Khera demands Home Minister to address parliament on student protests
Congress MP Pawan Khera said, "We have been repeatedly urging the Home Minister to come to the House and make a statement. There must be a discussion regarding the use of pellet guns and AK-47s against young people; the Home Minister needs to make a statement on this. As I mentioned, we have been raising our voices on this for several days, but the government is acting with arrogance. What is the problem with the Home Minister coming and responding to this? What is the issue with him making a statement? What is the problem with the Prime Minister apologising? There shouldn't be any issue."
Mahua Maji demands Home Minister's explanation on crackdown against student protesters
JMM MP Mahua Maji demanded an explanation from the Home Minister over the crackdown on protesting students, saying they are still seeking answers on the action taken against them. "Students still want answers on the repressive action against them," she said.
VIDEO | Delhi: JMM MP Mahua Maji, demanding an explanation from the Home Minister over the crackdown on students during the protests says, "Students still want answers on the repressive action against them."
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 28, 2026
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Visuals from Parliament premises as heavy rain lashes Delhi
Visuals from Parliament premises as heavy rain lashes Delhi.
VIDEO | Heavy rain lashes Delhi. Visuals from Parliament premises.#delhirains #weatherupdate
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Pappu Yadav stages protest in Parliament with 'Justice' bandage, targets Centre
Purnea MP Pappu Yadav staged a symbolic protest outside Parliament wearing a bandage marked 'Justice' on his head, and criticised the Centre over its handling of protests and recent political developments.
“They are beating people with batons. They are using here what was once used in Kashmir. Can't you see it? I don't understand this. Didn't you see what happened to Dharmendra Pradhan yesterday? The turban, which is considered one of the most respected symbols in the world, was placed on a corrupt person. Will you honour a thief with such a respected turban? They are beating people with batons. They are beating us with batons," he said.
VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: Purnea MP Pappu Yadav staged a symbolic protest with a bandage on his head with the word ‘Justice’ written on it.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 28, 2026
He says, “They are beating people with batons. They are using here what was once used in Kashmir. Can't you see it? I don't… pic.twitter.com/MzOZSOzmHo
Manoj Tiwari says Opposition should back Public Examinations Amendment Bill
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill is a significant legislation and expressed hope that the Opposition will support it.
"The bill is coming today, and it is a very big bill. We are expecting the entire opposition to support it," Tiwari said.
CPI(M)'s John Brittas denounces Centre, demands withdrawal of cases against agitating students
CPI(M) MP John Brittas said, “The entire government is a symbol of corruption. Why do you want to limit it to Dharmendra Pradhan? There are many issues like Ayodhya, the brutal assault on the students on the streets of Delhi, ethanol, many issues have to come to the floor of the House…it’s unfortunate that the government gave an undertaking to the agitating students that all the cases would be withdrawn. Now, using many ploys, new cases are being filed.”
#watch | Delhi: CPI(M) MP John Brittas says, "The entire government is a symbol of corruption. Why do you want to limit it to Dharmendra Pradhan? There are many issues like Ayodhya, the brutal assault on the students on the streets of Delhi, ethanol, many issues have to come to… pic.twitter.com/HioZolcjfz
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Shashi Tharoor backs debate on Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Parliament
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, saying Parliament must address students' concerns and broader systemic issues.
"This is a very important debate, and I think the opposition seems very likely to participate in this debate, which I am very encouraged by. I think we need to get Parliament back on track. The voices of the young children of India must be heard in Parliament, and many of us feel a responsibility to raise these issues...Whether that Bill goes far enough, what it does, and how we are going to address the larger systemic rot-all of these issues must be discussed," Tharoor said.
#watch | Delhi: On the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "This is a very important debate, and I think the opposition seems very likely to participate in this debate, which I am very encouraged by. I think we need to… pic.twitter.com/rS3MkmWfH6
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP-NDA MPs over sloganeering for Dharmendra Pradhan
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra denounced BJP-NDA MPs over sloganeering for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament on Monday, alleging that the government continues to harass students instead of addressing their concerns.
"Don't you think this is shameful? Consider the circumstances under which they resigned, yet he is being welcomed here as if a superstar were arriving. One cannot trust this government. Even today, students are being harassed. I noticed that photos of girls have been posted on certain Instagram handles, accompanied by claims that they did this or that. Either you are engaging in dialogue and genuinely want to resolve the issue, or you are hounding the students and trying to suppress them even now," she said.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Delhi | On BJP-NDA MPs sloganeering for Dharmendra Pradhan yesterday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "Don't you think this is shameful? Consider the circumstances under which they resigned, yet he is being welcomed here as if a superstar were arriving. One… pic.twitter.com/MWuA2lbjqX
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
'Issue is lack of intent,' says RJD's Manoj Jha on Public Examinations Amendment Bill
RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned the need for another law on paper leaks, saying the issue is not a lack of legislation but a lack of intent to ensure fairness.
"First they should get fair, the question is not about lack of law, it is about lack of intent," Jha said.
VIDEO | Monsoon Session of Parliament: When asked about Public Examinations Amendment Bill, RJD MP Manoj Jha (@manojkjhadu) says, "First they should get fair, the question is not about lack of law, it is about lack of intent."#publicexaminationsamendmentbill pic.twitter.com/xienTx3THP
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 28, 2026
Shatabdi Roy on NDA's Mangal Milan meeting: 'PM didn't speak, bills were discussed'
NCPI MP Satabdi Roy said that NDA's Mangal Milan meeting well organised, and the leaders wjere briefed on the Bills scheduled to come up in Parliament. She added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not address the gathering.
Amid opposition uproar, Lok Sabha Speaker appeals for Discussion in Parliament, says House must function smoothly
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged MPs to let the House function, stressing the importance of discussion and dialogue to send a positive message to the country.
"Let the House function; let there be discussion and dialogue, and let everyone's views be expressed. Let a positive message go out to the entire country that discussion and dialogue take place in Parliament," Birla said.
#watch | Delhi: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Speaker Om Birla says, "Let the House function; let there be discussion and dialogue, and let everyone's views be expressed. Let a positive message go out to the entire country that discussion and dialogue take place in… pic.twitter.com/8pLcu1ZoPj
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm. At 2 pm, the House is scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 for discussion.
Lok Sabha proceeding commence proceedings
Speaker Om Birla commenced proceedings with the Question Hour. He lauded India’s medal winners at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Punjab paper leak: BJP MPs stage protest outside Parliament, demand Harjot Singh Bains' resignation
BJP MPs staged a protest outside the Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, over the alleged paper leak in the state.
#watch | Delhi: BJP MPs staged a protest outside the Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, over the alleged paper leak in the state. pic.twitter.com/XICJn41P25
— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2026
Rajya Sabha to introduce Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha is set to witness the introduction of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, alongside the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh attend NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting
The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting commenced in Parliament on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other National Democratic Alliance leaders attending the gathering ahead of the day's parliamentary proceedings.
VIDEO | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah (@AmitShah), EAM S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman), Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) and JP Nadda (@JPNadda), and other MPs leave after attending weekly 'Mangal Milan'… pic.twitter.com/fzWAAvprda
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 28, 2026
In addition, for the very first time, the newly formed Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) was invited to join the meeting.
INDIA bloc leaders to meet ahead of parliament
INDIA bloc floor leaders are set to hold a key strategy meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 am in the office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, at the Parliament House.
The meeting aims to plan out a unified floor strategy and coordinate its approach in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha to take up Public Examinations Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing on Tuesday (Jul 28).
According to the Lok Sabha List of Business for July 28, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh will move that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, be taken into consideration and passed by the Lok Sabha.
The Bill is the only legislative business listed for consideration and passing in the Lower House.
Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju urges opposition to allow debate on anti-paper leak bill in parliament
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the opposition to allow debate on the anti-paper leak bill in Parliament.
He stated that the bill provides stringent, time-bound punishment for paper leak offenders.
"Today, in light of the concerns raised by students across the country, a crucial bill is being introduced in the Lok Sabha to address issues such as paper leaks. However, Congress party and some Opposition members are refusing to discuss it; instead, they are creating a disturbance," Rijiju said.
"I wish to appeal to them to consider the significant decision taken by the Prime Minister today. Measures have been announced to reform the examination system, a task force has been constituted, and a revolutionary bill has been introduced to reform the examination system and ensure that no leaks occur in the future," he added.
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