Lok Sabha Adjourned for the Day Amid Opposition Protests As Anti-Paper Leak Bill Sparks Heated Debate
The adjournment came as the Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the legal framework to curb paper leaks and examination malpractice.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday after repeated disruptions by Opposition members over the NEET paper leak issue and alleged police action against student protesters. The adjournment came as the Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the legal framework to curb paper leaks and examination malpractice, as reported by TOI.
Anti-Paper Leak Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the existing anti-paper leak law through seven key amendments. Among its provisions are the establishment of Special Fast-Track Courts by states, time-bound investigations, and the completion of trials within three months of the filing of a chargesheet. Exam Bill Debate Can Be Extended by 6 Hours, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla As House Adjourned Till 5 PM.
Opposition Protests Disrupt Proceedings
Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions throughout the day as Congress and other Opposition parties raised slogans over the NEET controversy and demanded accountability for the alleged police action against student protesters.
Congress MPs, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament complex, demanding an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the handling of the demonstrations. The protests repeatedly interrupted House proceedings, eventually leading Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the Lok Sabha for the day. Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha by Jitendra Singh Amid Opposition Protests (Video).
BJP Counters With Support for Dharmendra Pradhan
The political confrontation extended beyond the House as NDA MPs welcomed former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Parliament with chants of "Pradhan Zindabad."
Pradhan resigned recently following nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. His arrival prompted a show of solidarity from BJP MPs, while the Opposition criticised the gesture.
Government Defends Legislative Agenda
The government maintained that the amendment Bill is intended to restore confidence in public examinations by introducing stricter penalties against organised cheating and paper leaks. It argued that the legislation is designed to ensure faster investigations and trials while holding individuals and institutions involved in examination malpractice accountable.
Monsoon Session Continues Amid Political Deadlock
The Monsoon Session has remained dominated by the examination controversy, with the Opposition demanding discussions on the NEET issue and the government's response to student protests. While the Centre has focused on advancing the anti-paper leak legislation, the Opposition has continued to press for accountability, ensuring that the issue remains at the centre of parliamentary proceedings. The Lok Sabha is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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