Rahul Gandhi's 'Idiot, Andhbhakt' Jibe Creates Ruckus in Lok Sabha During NEET Debate
The row followed Gandhi’s three-way characterisation of students, idiots and andhbhakts during debate on tougher penalties for exam paper leaks.
- On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties of up to 10 years' imprisonment and Rs 50 lakh fines to combat exam malpractice.
- Large-Scale student protests over the NEET controversy forced the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, prompting the government to introduce this legislation to strengthen the legal framework against examination fraud.
- During the debate, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi alleged "The Home Minister ordered the shooting of our students," accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march.
- Replying to the debate, Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed Gandhi's claims as "factually incorrect," while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded evidence, terming the accusations "false" amid protests from BJP MPs.
- Official figures show 52 FIRs have been registered since the 2024 anti-paper leak law, and new amendments mandate time-bound investigations and establishment of Special Fast Track Courts to ensure expeditious justice.
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India lawmakers endorse stricter exam leak penalties after protests
India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that would toughen penalties for leaking exam papers, after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms forced the education minister to resign.
Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill; govt says open to learning from experiences
New Delhi, Jul 29: Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment with government asserting that the measure was taken as it is "open to learning from experiences". The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the House by Union minister Jitendra Singh on July 27, days after large-scale student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party forced Dharmend…
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