Lok Sabha Stalemate Ends After Speaker Om Birla's Appeal, Discussion on Anti-Paper Leak Bill Tomorrow
Birla said 91 amendment notices show broad interest as the House seeks six hours for debate on tougher penalties for exam paper leaks.
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mediated a standoff between the government and the Opposition on Monday, securing agreement to debate the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in the Lower House on Tuesday.
- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examination Amendment Bill 2026 earlier Monday, following recent protests by the Cockroach Janta Party regarding the NEET paper leak.
- Members across party lines submitted 91 amendment notices, signalling significant interest, while the legislation proposes fast-track courts and fines of up to Rs 10 crore for organized crimes related to paper leaks.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the Opposition's rationale for protests despite active participation in the amendment process, urging them to initiate debate to protect students' interests.
- Birla allocated six hours for the upcoming discussion, emphasizing the measure is vital to ensure transparency and protect the future of millions of students across the country.
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Rajya Sabha allocates 7 hours for debate on anti-paper leak Bill
The Rajya Sabha will discuss a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Opposition members demanded a discussion on alleged force against protesting students. The Chairman stated Rule 267 could only be invoked in rare matters. The House experienced multiple adjournments due to these demands. Separately, the DDA conducted 1,116 demolitions reclaiming significant land.
Lok Sabha stalemate ends after Speaker Om Birla's appeal, discussion on anti-paper leak Bill tomorrow
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tabled the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday, but the opposition continued to attack the government over NEET paper leak, seeking an apology over police action during the CJP protests.
Anti-paper leak bill: Opposition seeks reforms but disrupts Parliament
While Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla repeatedly stressed that the government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, popularly referred to as the Anti-paper leak bill, and debate is to be on in Parliament, the opposition MPs continued sloganeering, screeching and causing unwarranted disruption.
Amid the ongoing uproar over the NEET paper leak, the Lok Sabha has introduced an anti-paper leak bill. However, after the bill's introduction, proceedings were adjourned until two o'clock and then five o'clock.
Exam Bill Debate Can Be Extended by 6 Hours, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla As House Adjourned Till 5 PM | 📰 LatestLY
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Monday that time allotted for debating the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, could be extended by six hours to accommodate comprehensive discussions, before adjourning the House until 5:00 PM amid continued Opposition disruptions. 📰 Exam Bill Debate Can Be Extended by 6 Hours, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla As House Adjourned Till 5 PM.
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