Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Opposition Attacks Govt Over Education System Failures
The opposition in India's Lok Sabha criticized the government for not being serious about education and for using excessive force against students protesting paper leaks in exams.
They said the new law to prevent cheating is just a small fix and won't solve the bigger problems.
They also mentioned that the Education Minister had to resign because of these issues.
The opposition wants the government to do more to improve the education system and treat students better.
Opposition leaders criticized the government for not being serious about education and for using excessive force against protesting students.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was debated in the Lok Sabha.
The opposition argued that the amendments are merely cosmetic and will not curb paper leaks unless the education system is comprehensively changed.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has had multiple examinations with allegations of paper leaks and discrepancies.
The opposition demanded an all-party meeting and the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the issue of paper leaks.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Gaurav Gogoi, Shashi Tharoor, Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, Asaduddin Owaisi, and Supriya Sule
- What
- Debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and criticism of the government's handling of education system failures and student protests
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To address issues of paper leaks and the government's response to student protests
Opposition Criticism
Government Defense
Seriousness About Education
Opposition Criticism
The government is not serious about education and has failed to bring genuine reforms.
Government Defense
The government is taking steps to address issues in the education system through legislative amendments.
Handling of Protests
Opposition Criticism
The government used excessive force, including pellet guns and electric batons, against protesting students.
Government Defense
The government maintains that necessary measures were taken to maintain law and order.
Effectiveness of Amendments
Opposition Criticism
The proposed amendments are merely cosmetic and will not curb paper leaks unless the education system is comprehensively changed.
Government Defense
The amendments aim to enhance punishment and penalties to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
- Bill Name
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Number of Major Examinations with Allegations
- 6 out of 14
- Number of Examinations Postponed
- 15 in the last seven years
- Permanent Posts in NTA
- 39 (15 vacant)
- Protest Location
- Capital (Delhi)
- Resignation
- Dharmendra Pradhan (Education Minister)