The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to Mr. Gandhi’s remarks and asked him to clarify the basis of his allegations.
Responding to the debate, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Union government has acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case.
The Rajya Sabha, meanwhile, briefly debated the National Honour (Amendments) Bill, 2026.
Both Houses will reconvene on Thursday (July 30, 2026).
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).
Speaking during a discussion on the bill, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised police excesses against student protesters and that the RSS had “captured” the education system, triggering a massive uproar in the Lok Sabha. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to Mr. Gandhi’s remarks and asked him to clarify the basis of his allegations. Responding to the debate, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Union government has acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case.
The Rajya Sabha, meanwhile, briefly debated the National Honour (Amendments) Bill, 2026.
Both the Houses saw multiple adjournments after the proceedings commenced.
Both Houses will reconvene on Thursday (July 30, 2026).
