New Delhi: After nearly a week of deadlock over the NEET protest controversy and the police action that followed, Parliament is expected to return to normal functioning today.
The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are likely to resume regular business after leaders of major political parties reportedly reached a consensus to begin discussions in the Lok Sabha on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, ending days of repeated disruptions.
Discussion on proposed Bill
A six-hour discussion has been allocated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on the proposed legislation. The Bill was introduced by Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh amid sloganeering by Opposition members, who were demanding the government's response to the use of force against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led march to Parliament on July 20.
CPI(M) MP SU Venkatesan calls NEET paper leak bill 'Eyewash', demands education reforms
During the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill in Parliament, CPI(M) MP S U Venkatesan criticised the government's approach to tackling examination irregularities, calling the legislation an "eyewash." Drawing an analogy, Venkatesan said, "When NEET itself is poison, what is the use of removing an ant that has fallen into it?" He alleged that the larger issue was the corporatisation of education policies and demanded reforms to address systemic problems rather than focusing only on paper leaks.
'Students Were Humiliated, I Felt Their Pain': Dimple Yadav In Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav criticised the Centre during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill, alleging that peaceful protesters, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and students protesting the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, were mistreated.
Referring to Wangchuk's hunger strike, she claimed he was "covered with a kafan" by the government. She also alleged that students were humiliated during the July 20 protest in Delhi, telling the House, "I felt their pain."
Supriya Sule Demands Parliamentary Probe Into Alleged Pellet Gun Use On NEET Protesters
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday called for a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged use of pellet guns by security personnel during the recent anti-NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.
Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate, Sule urged the government to constitute an inquiry committee to investigate the alleged use of force against protesting students, saying the incident required accountability and an independent probe.
'Who Ordered Lathis, Tear Gas And Pellet Guns Against Youth?': Priyanka Gandhi Targets Centre
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on the Centre in the Rajya Sabha, questioning the police action against students protesting the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Recalling her visit to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, she spoke about meeting the family of a critically injured female student in the ICU.
"The girl's mother was trembling with anguish. She said, 'I will fight for her myself. I do not need anyone's help; I will fight alone,'" Priyanka Gandhi told the House.
She then questioned the government over the use of force against protesters, asking, "What was the need to unleash such repression on innocent young people? Why were tear gas, lathis and water cannons used against students? Why were young women humiliated, their clothes torn and they were brutally beaten? What was the need to use pellet guns against the youth? Are they terrorists?"
Calling for accountability, Priyanka Gandhi said the country deserved answers, asking, "Who ordered the use of lathis, tear gas and pellet guns against the youth?"
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Answers From Home Minister Amit Shah
Dayanidhi Maran calls for abolition of NEET
DMK MP speaking on the anti-paper leak Bill called for the abolition of NEET.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee speaks on police crackdown on students
Trinamool Congress MP speaking on the anti-paper leak Bill said, "The Modi government offered tear gas, lathicharge to protesting students," says Abhishek Banerjee while accusing the government of indulging in police brutality.
Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt over Ram Temple donation theft
Taking a jibe at the government over the Ram Temple donation theft, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "...How can those who failed to prevent the theft of offerings possibly prevent paper leaks?... They have merely introduced an amendment to the existing law. Whom are you trying to hoodwink? If the law were effective, how did 20 exams get leaked during the BJP's ten-year tenure?..."
'You Removed Pradhan To Save Pradhan Mantri': Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha that the government removed Dharmendra Pradhan to save Pradhan Mantri (Prime Minister).
Taking a dig at Dharmendra Pradhan's welcome at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament by BJP MPs he said, "...When the Minister ( Dharmendra Pradhan) arrived (at the Parliament), he was welcomed outside the House...Imagine the immense relief the members must have felt and the major crisis from which they were saved. By removing one 'Pradhan', you effectively saved the 'Pradhan Mantri..."
22 paper leaks before 2014: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
Hitting out at the UPA regime, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said there were not “one or two” but 22 instances of paper leaks before 2014, with examinations subsequently cancelled.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questions use of excessive force on students
"Who ordered the use of tear gas, pellet guns, lathi-charge and assault on women? We want answers," Gaurav Gogoi questioned during debate on the anti-paper leak Bill.
'Students Forced To Take To Streets': Gaurav Gogoi In Lok Sabha
Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday said students were compelled to take to the streets over the NEET paper leak issue and urged the government to understand their pain instead of dismissing their concerns.
He also said that 44 Of 45 Accused In NEET-UG 2024 Paper Leak Case Got Bail.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh speaks in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Narendra Modi-led government was the first to recognise the need for dedicated legislation to address examination paper leaks, despite the problem persisting for years.
He said the legislation was aimed at making examinations more transparent, ensuring genuine and sincere efforts by students are rewarded, and protecting their future. Singh also said there was no comprehensive law to deal with such cases before 2024.
He also described the bill as a milestone legislation in the history of Indian Parliament.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm after the Question Hour began. The House is expected to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, for discussion and passage after it reconvenes, with members from both the treasury and opposition benches set to participate in what is likely to be a key debate on reforms aimed at curbing paper leaks and examination malpractices.
