Live: Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 | Government to Introduce Anti-Paper Leak Amendment BillLive
27 Jul 2026, 9:41 am (45 days ago)· 3

Live: Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 | Government to Introduce Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Monday following continuous Opposition protests demanding statements and apologies from PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police force used against student demonstrators. As a result of the impasse, the key Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, could not be discussed despite time extension offers.

Political friction peaked on Monday, July 27, 2026, marking the sixth day of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. Ahead of the day's proceedings, leaders from various opposition parties gathered at the office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha to chart out their legislative strategy.

Opposition Protests Over Student Crackdown

Parties under the INDIA bloc united to demand an immediate discussion on the alleged excessive use of force by police against students protesting paper leaks. Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding strict accountability, while TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh submitted an adjournment notice to raise the urgent national issue. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain also moved a notice under rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha over the police action during student demonstrations in Delhi on July 20, 2026.

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Tabling of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Amid intense slogan shouting by opposition members, Union Minister Jitendra Singh tabled the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to tighten anti-cheating laws, mandating that investigations into leak cases be completed within two months. It prescribes a prison term of five to ten years and a fine of up to fifty lakh rupees for individuals involved in unfair means, while organized crimes invite a minimum of seven years in prison and penalties reaching up to ten crore rupees.

Repeated Adjournments Amid Heated Exchanges

Opposition leaders dismissed the legislative measure as insufficient. Congress MP Manish Tiwari described the bill as a mere band-aid intended to pacify the youth rather than fix systemic flaws. Samajwadi Party MP Ikra Hasan and Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi joined others in demanding explanations and apologies from top government officials over the security forces' response. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted that discussion time on the bill could be extended to six hours, pointing out that 91 amendment proposals had been submitted. Despite appeals for calm, relentless disruptions forced the presiding officers to adjourn both houses until Tuesday morning, July 28, 2026.

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  1. Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid heavy opposition shouting

    When the Upper House reconvened, Deputy Chairman Harivansh attempted to initiate deliberations on The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, but was met with continuous Opposition slogans. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju renewed his plea to Congress and its coalition partners to let proceedings continue smoothly. He remarked that Congress leaders claim outside Parliament that their voices are suppressed, yet inside the chamber, they choose not to debate. Addressing Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Rijiju urged him to permit the scheduled debate and criticized the Opposition for stalling parliamentary work. Responding to this, Mr. Kharge stated that opposition parties are fully prepared for a discussion, provided the Home Minister first delivers an official statement regarding police action on demonstrators. Unrest broke out from both treasury and opposition benches following his remarks. Deputy Chairman Harivansh then adjourned the Rajya Sabha until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  2. Lok Sabha adjourned without discussing anti-paper leak Bill

    Protests by Opposition members persisted in the Lok Sabha as they demanded formal responses from PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the crackdown on Delhi protestors. Presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti requested the Opposition to permit proceedings on The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju charged Congress and its partner parties with blocking the anti-paper leak debate. He noted that the Speaker had designated six hours for the bill and expressed willingness to extend the duration if necessary, pleading with Congress to let the House deliberate. However, opposition members kept raising slogans inside the chamber. When Mr. Tenneti questioned whether they truly did not desire to discuss the measure, the Opposition stood firm in their protest. Consequently, Mr. Tenneti adjourned the Lok Sabha until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  3. Government clarifies no study conducted on proportion of E20-compatible vehicles

    The Central Government stated in Parliament on Monday, July 27, that it has not undertaken any evaluation to determine what fraction of vehicles across India can run smoothly on E20 fuel. In a written response to a question inquiring if any official survey was done regarding E20-compatible automobiles in the country, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi clarified that no such study had been executed. He further quoted the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), stating they confirmed that no assessment of this nature has been performed by their department.
  4. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi demands Home Minister's response over student crackdown

    Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi condemned the police action against protesting youth, stating that the reports and visuals of police violence arriving from various regions are deeply disturbing. He emphasized that students are merely demonstrating to demand their rights and urged the government to hold talks with them rather than using severe force like AK-47s against them. He added that the Home Minister will have to appear in Parliament to address these actions.
  5. Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan demands official apology from PM and Home Minister

    Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan asserted that the Prime Minister and Home Minister must come forward with an official statement and tender an apology regarding the force used against student demonstrators. She stated that the opposition seeks accountability for government action on students. She also questioned the effectiveness of bringing new laws after incidents take place, asking what preventative measures the government is taking beforehand.
  6. Rajya Sabha suspended until 3 p.m. amid Well protests

    The Upper House was adjourned until 3 p.m. after Opposition lawmakers entered the Well of the House, demanding a formal explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah concerning police measures taken against student protestors. The agenda included consideration and passage of The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Union Minister of State for Home Nityananda Rai introduced the legislation for discussion shortly before Deputy Chairman Harivansh suspended the sitting until 3 p.m.
  7. Lok Sabha adjourned to 5 p.m. with 91 amendments tabled on anti-paper leak Bill

    Lok Sabha was adjourned until 5 p.m., with Speaker Om Birla announcing that debate on the anti-paper leak legislation would commence at 5 p.m. The Speaker asked both government representatives and Opposition members to resolve their differences before 5 p.m. so that deliberations could start. He mentioned that 91 proposed amendments to the bill have been submitted.
  8. Speaker Om Birla offers 6-hour sitting extension for paper leak debate

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that the House sitting could be extended by up to six hours to accommodate the discussion on the anti-paper leak bill. He appealed to opposition parties to cease shouting slogans and allow the session to proceed.
  9. Lok Sabha resumes; Speaker opens debate on Public Examinations Bill

    As Lok Sabha sitting resumed, Speaker Om Birla called upon members to initiate debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
  10. Congress MP K.C. Venugopal questions Home Minister's absence over police force on students

    Congress Lok Sabha MP K.C. Venugopal launched a fierce attack on the Union Government on Monday, July 27, 2026, regarding police action against student demonstrators. He demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah present himself in Parliament to explain why pellet guns were deployed in Delhi and AK-47 rifles were used in Bihar against students protesting examination leaks.
  11. Key provisions of anti-paper leak Bill: Up to 10 years jail and ₹10 crore fine

    Under the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, probe into paper leak instances must be concluded within a strict time limit of two months. The proposed legislation mandates that individuals caught using unfair practices or leaking papers face imprisonment ranging from 5 to 10 years, alongside fines up to ₹50 lakh. Furthermore, for cases involving organized syndicates or crime, the bill sets a minimum prison sentence of 7 years and penalties going up to ₹10 crore.
  12. Congress MP Manish Tewari terms anti-paper leak Bill a mere 'band-aid'

    Expressing opposition to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, Congress MP Manish Tewari stated that his party submitted a notice against it because the legislation functions merely as a temporary 'band-aid'. He added that if the administration were genuinely committed, it would have presented a comprehensive bill to overhaul the education sector rather than making a superficial effort to calm disgruntled youth.
  13. Lok Sabha adjourned until 2 p.m. amidst Opposition agitation over NEET leak

    Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were suspended until 2 p.m. as Opposition members staged strong protests concerning the NEET exam paper leak.
  14. Union Minister Jitendra Singh tables Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

    Amid widespread demonstrations by Opposition MPs, Union Minister Jitendra Singh presented the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
  15. Lok Sabha resumes after short adjournment as Opposition continues protests

    When Lok Sabha proceedings restarted following a brief delay, Opposition representatives immediately resumed their protests within the House.
  16. Speaker Om Birla praises Mirabai Chanu for Commonwealth Gold; Opposition counters with Manipur crisis

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated Mirabai Chanu on Monday (July 27) for securing a Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, while Opposition MPs simultaneously questioned the government regarding the crisis in Manipur.
  17. Opposition Lawmakers Protest, Seeking Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Answerability

    Opposition parliamentarians held protests seeking accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah concerning the deployment of pellet guns and police force against students marching toward Parliament.
  18. Rajya Sabha Proceedings Halted Until Noon

    The Upper House was adjourned till 12 p.m. as Opposition members vociferously raised the matter of police action against students demonstrating against the NEET examination paper leak.
  19. Lok Sabha Suspended Till 12 p.m. Following Sloganeering by Opposition

    Lower House proceedings were halted until 12 p.m. as Opposition leaders raised slogans against the excessive force used on students participating in the march to Parliament.
  20. Lower House Commences Meeting Amid Immediate Demands

    As the Lok Sabha convened, Opposition members demanded a dedicated debate regarding police force on students and began chanting slogans against the government over exam paper leaks.
  21. Opposition Strategy Meeting Held Before Parliamentary Sitting

    Leaders belonging to various Opposition parties convened a strategy session on Monday morning (July 27, 2026) prior to the start of the parliamentary proceedings.
  22. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi Questions Prime Minister's Commitment to Educational Reform

    Commenting on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Congress parliamentarian Gaurav Gogoi stated that he doubts the Prime Minister's intention to reform the education sector. He alleged that the RSS intends to control the country's entire education system by placing its members as Vice-Chancellors, Principals, and department officials.
  23. Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre over exam reform panel, calls it a tactic to divert attention

    Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the Union government on Monday (July 27) regarding its decision to form a high-level task force dedicated to examination reforms. He posted a video clip featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside an older video of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressing committees set up for educational reforms. Accompanying the video on X, the Congress leader captioned, “Form a committee, distract the attention”. The post by Mr. Ramesh came a day following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement regarding a new task force headed by tech expert Nandan Nilekani. The panel was tasked with suggesting measures to fortify the testing mechanism amid ongoing demonstrations concerning paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 exams.
  24. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain files Notice of Motion in Rajya Sabha over force used against protesting students

    Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain submitted a Notice of Motion under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (July 27), requesting the suspension of the day's scheduled agenda to hold an immediate discussion on the excessive force deployed against students who were conducting a peaceful protest in Delhi on July 20, 2026.
  25. Government set to table Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha

    The Union Government is scheduled to introduce The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday (July 27). Aiming to tighten measures against cheating in exams, the Central Government proposed the amendment legislation, a copy of which was distributed to Members of Parliament on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
  26. Government must explain the deployment of pellet guns on student demonstrators: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose

    TMC MP Sagarika Ghose stated, “When lethal or semi-lethal weaponry is turned against peaceful demonstrators, what message does it send? This represents a direct assault on democratic norms. Both the Prime Minister and Home Minister must take responsibility. They need to answer who authorized and ordered the use of pellet guns on unarmed young people. The Home Minister owes the nation a clear explanation.”
  27. Rahul Gandhi arrives in Parliament for Opposition leaders' strategy meet

    Rahul Gandhi arrived at Parliament to attend a key gathering of leaders from Opposition parties.
  28. INDIA bloc targets Govt in Parliament over action against NEET demonstrators; Rahul writes to Shah, TMC submits notice

    Parties belonging to the INDIA alliance are prepared to insist on an urgent parliamentary discussion regarding the alleged brutality inflicted upon students protesting against the NEET paper leak. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sent a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability, while TMC MP Sagarika Ghose filed a suspension-of-business notice on Monday to raise this issue of "grave national importance." Although the Central Government plans to table a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to strengthen anti-paper leak measures, and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its protests after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down as education minister and other demands were satisfied, the Opposition parties remain firm in their stance. Opposition MPs are set to confront the government across both Houses over allegations of pellet gun usage, plainclothes personnel deployed during the July 20 rally, and the resulting injuries to multiple student protesters.
  29. Opposition leaders to gather at Rajya Sabha LoP office today to draft session strategy

    A meeting of Opposition floor leaders from both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday inside the Rajya Sabha LoP office in Parliament to deliberate on their strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session. The proceedings of the Monsoon Session will resume normally starting Monday (July 27, 2026), following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from his post as Union Education Minister after widespread demonstrations conducted by student bodies and the Cockroach Janata Party. As part of measures aimed at curbing paper leaks in competitive examinations going forward, the government is scheduled to table the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lower House on Monday (July 27, 2026).

Questions & Answers

Which new bill was introduced in Parliament?
The government tabled the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
What are the penalties for paper leaks under the new bill?
Offenders face 5 to 10 years in prison and fines up to 50 lakh rupees, while organized crimes carry a minimum 7-year sentence and fines up to 10 crore rupees.
Why was the opposition protesting in Parliament?
The opposition demanded accountability and discussions regarding paper leaks and police action against protesting students.
Until when were both houses of Parliament adjourned?
Due to continuous disruptions, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned until the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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