Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would not spare paper leak mafias after Parliament passed the amended anti-paper leak law. He highlighted measures including a task force, fast-track courts and examination reforms to protect students and ensure fair recruitment
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations in the Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters. He denied claims of firing, demanded an apology from the Congress leader and defended the government's handling of the education system
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing tougher penalties for paper leaks and examination fraud. The Bill provides for fast-track courts, stricter punishments, asset confiscation and quicker disposal of examination-related offences
Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah authorised police excesses against student protesters, triggering repeated adjournments. He also criticised the BJP and RSS, linked student protests to concerns over education, and defended the youth's role in raising public issues
The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a week-long deadlock. The government said the legislation strengthens action against paper leaks, while the Opposition sought broader stakeholder consultations before its passage
