Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Opposition demands answers on police action against student protesters
The Opposition in India's Parliament is very upset and wants answers.
They are asking who told the police to use pellet guns, tear gas, and batons on student protesters.
The students were protesting against exam fraud.
The Opposition says the government is not doing enough to stop cheating in exams.
They also criticized the new education minister, Pralhad Joshi, for past comments he made about a controversial case.
The government says the new bill is important for the future of young people and asked the Opposition to focus on the bill instead of other issues.
There was a lot of shouting and arguments in Parliament, and some comments were even removed from the record.
Opposition demands clarification on who authorized the use of force against student protesters.
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was discussed in the Lok Sabha.
Opposition criticizes the government's handling of exam fraud and police actions.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Gaurav Gogoi led the Opposition's attack on the government.
Government defends actions, urges focus on the bill, and defends the new education minister.
- Who
- Opposition leaders in the Lok Sabha, including Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- What
- Demanded clarification on the use of force against student protesters and criticized the government's handling of exam fraud
- When
- During the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, Parliament of India
- Why
- To seek answers on police actions and express concerns over the government's policies
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Use of Force Against Protesters
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition demands clarification on who authorized the use of pellet guns, tear gas, and batons against student protesters, calling it excessive and unjustified.
Government's Stance
The government defends the actions, emphasizing the need to maintain law and order, and urges the Opposition to focus on the bill under discussion.
Amendment Bill
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition views the amendment bill as a 'showpiece' and evidence of the government's failure to curb exam fraud effectively.
Government's Stance
The government presents the bill as a 'milestone' and a commitment to safeguarding the future of the youth.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Bill Pilot
- Jitendra Singh
- Opposition Leaders
- Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi
- Government Response
- Defended actions, urged focus on the bill
- Debate Duration
- 10 hours
- Amendments Proposed
- More than 70
