Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Rijiju accuses Cong of avoiding debate on anti-paper leak Bill
The government and opposition in India are having a debate about a new law to stop cheating in exams.
The government says the law is important and accuses the opposition of not talking about it and instead bringing up other issues.
The opposition says the government is using the law to distract from other problems, like when police hit protesters with sticks.
The government also says the opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, is using bad language, but the opposition says the government's actions are worse.
The government accuses the opposition of diverting attention from the anti-paper leak Bill by discussing unrelated issues.
The opposition criticizes the government for the lathi-charge on protesters and alleges politicization of the Bill.
Kiren Rijiju hopes Rahul Gandhi will speak on the Bill and use civil language.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other opposition MPs spoke on issues outside the scope of the Bill.
The government describes the Bill as a commitment to safeguard students' welfare.
- Who
- Kiren Rijiju (Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister), Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Congress MP)
- What
- Debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss and potentially amend the Bill aimed at preventing unfair means in public examinations
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Focus of the Debate
Government's Perspective
The government emphasizes the importance of the anti-paper leak Bill and accuses the opposition of diverting attention by discussing unrelated issues.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition criticizes the government for the lathi-charge on protesters and alleges that the Bill is being used to divert attention from other issues.
Language and Conduct
Government's Perspective
The government criticizes Rahul Gandhi for using abusive language and calls for civil discourse in parliamentary democracy.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition argues that the government's actions, such as the lathi-charge, are more damaging to the country's prestige than the opposition's language.
- Bill Name
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Date of Debate
- July 29, 2026
- Government's Position
- Supports the Bill and accuses opposition of diverting attention
- Opposition's Position
- Criticizes government for lathi-charge on protesters and politicizing the Bill
- Key Figures
- Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra