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
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her comments on exam paper leaks, calling her remark insensitive. Raut also urged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked PM Narendra Modi over police action on protesting students in Delhi and widespread paper leaks. Demanding accountability, she criticized internet shutdowns as PM Modi promised fast-track courts to punish paper leak perpetrators
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the country's "most anti-youth" prime minister, alleging the government failed students over paper leaks and responded to peaceful protests with police action instead of addressing accountability and education concerns
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Centre on Monday over police force against student protesters marching to Parliament. Demanding a parliamentary debate on paper leaks, she urged PM Narendra Modi to directly address the concerns of India's youth
Congress MP Kumari Selja backed Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, calling it a symbol of youth anger over paper leaks. She urged him to end his fast and separately demanded government action on high soil salinity in Sirsa's villages
Rahul Gandhi launched the "Chhatron Ki Goonj" signature campaign, urging students to raise concerns over paper leaks, exam issues and high fees. He described it as a platform to demand affordable education, fair examinations and employment opportunities
Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country
Rahul Gandhi said paper leaks, cancelled exams and stalled recruitment are destroying youth aspirations, calling for a nationwide student movement. Ahead of his Kota convention on June 17, he urged students to raise their voices and demand accountability in the system
At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed by various entities involved in the conduct of public examinations by the central government and its agencies
