It's Not an Anti-Paper Leak Bill, It's a Punishment Bill: Rahul Gandhi
Tharoor said tougher penalties will not stop paper leaks unless the government adds preventive safeguards and reforms the examination system.
- On Wednesday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argued the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026 relies too heavily on punishment, urging systemic measures to prevent paper leaks before they occur.
- While the Trinamool Congress supported the legislation, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee argued stronger laws cannot substitute for accountability or erase the "humiliation" faced by students over the NEET controversy.
- Describing the demonstrations as a "peaceful expression of the aspirations of India's youth," Opposition Rahul Gandhi praised nationwide student protests over the NEET controversy while calling for political respect.
- Responding to criticisms, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the legislation, stating the proposed law responds to students' demands and strengthens confidence in the examination system.
- Separately, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stood by her criticism of Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi regarding the Bilkis Bano case, triggering heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha between government and Opposition.
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Times of IndiaIt's not an Anti-Paper Leak Bill, it's a Punishment Bill: Rahul Gandhi
During the Lok Sabha debate, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, calling it a "Punishment Bill" instead. His remarks triggered a sharp exchange between the opposition and the government over the proposed legislation.#RahulGandhi #AntiPaperLeakBill #LokSabha #Parliament #Congress #BJP #IndiaPolitics #BreakingNews #IndiaNews
Rahul Gandhi slams anti-paper leak bill, calls it a band-aid when 'students need surgery'
Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, calling it a temporary fix to a systemic problem and arguing that students were demanding a complete overhaul of the examination system.
'Punishment Alone Isn't Enough': Tharoor Calls For Prevention As Lok Sabha Debates Anti-Paper Leak Bill
While backing tougher penalties for paper leaks, Opposition leaders argued that the Bill fails to address the systemic flaws behind recurring examination scandals.
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