{"id":198042,"date":"2026-07-28T02:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=198042"},"modified":"2026-07-28T02:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:32:11","slug":"parliament-monsoon-session-live-akhilesh-protests-against-paper-leaks-after-oppn-ruckus-halts-house-proceedings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=198042","title":{"rendered":"Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Akhilesh protests against paper leaks after Oppn ruckus halts house proceedings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><picture><source media=\"(max-width:767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/28\/400x225\/ANI-20260727294-0_1785221629380_1785221644679_e88ad2ae-c137-404c-9c16-7805be23e789.jpg\" alt=\"Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.\" title=\"Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/28\/550x309\/ANI-20260727294-0_1785221629380_1785221644679_e88ad2ae-c137-404c-9c16-7805be23e789.jpg\" alt=\"Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.\" title=\"Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" style=\"contain:layout\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/picture>Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99\"><strong>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: <\/strong>Within minutes of commencement of the day&#8217;s proceedings, both houses of the Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday amid the Opposition&#8217;s protest over the use of <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/several-raf-personnel-issued-pellet-guns-on-july-20-amid-cjp-protest-at-jantar-mantar-reveals-internal-inquiry-101785179286513.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters on July 20\" rel=\"noopener\">pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters on July 20<\/a>.  <\/span><noscript class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99\"><span class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99\"><\/p>\n<p>The adjournment comes amid the debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill scheduled in the Parliament today. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended NDA Parliamentary Party&#8217;s &#8216;Mangal Milan&#8217; meeting, along with Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh. <\/p>\n<p>The BJP government at the Centre continues to face intense backlash over the NEET leak controversy. A stringent bill, which hikes fines and punishment for those convicted of examination paper leaks, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests by the Opposition that sought to corner the government over police violence during the recent student protests. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage set for fiery debate<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>After face-off between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla engaged with the floor leaders of various political parties and the two sides reached a consensus to hold a detailed discussion on the bill on Tuesday, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-to-debate-tougher-anti-paper-leak-bill-today-after-days-of-opposition-protests-101785199114915.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"HT reported earlier\" rel=\"noopener\">HT reported earlier<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Birla allotted six hours for the debate and the Opposition already submitted 93 amendments to the bill, setting the stage for a fiery debate against the backdrop of the student protests that forced Pradhan\u2019s ouster. The former minister walked into Parliament on Monday with a smile to a rousing welcome by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and sloganeering in his favour, drawing criticism from the Congress. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Opposition questions Centre over police excesses<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The Opposition sought accountability from Union home minister Amit Shah over allegations of police excesses and the use of pellet guns during the sweeping protests over paper leaks on July 20 that brought the Capital to a halt and ultimately led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p>In the evening, officials said that after discussions with speaker Om Birla, all major political parties agreed to discuss the bill starting Tuesday, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-to-debate-tougher-anti-paper-leak-bill-today-after-days-of-opposition-protests-101785199114915.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"HT reported earlier.\" rel=\"noopener\">HT reported earlier.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the proceedings, speaker Om Birla urged all parties to recognise that the issue concerns millions of students and youths across the country, as well as the integrity and transparency of competitive examinations. Therefore, a comprehensive and meaningful discussion on the matter was deemed appropriate,\u201d said an official, requesting anonymity. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Opposition to decide on future course of action today<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Opposition would decide its future course of action on Tuesday over the anti-paper leak bill, while reiterating its demand that the Centre assure students that no injustice would be done to them and provide compensation to the families of those affected amid the ongoing row over the police action on student protesters. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters, Yadav said the government must clearly state that students would not face any injustice in the future. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A decision on the course of action will be taken tomorrow. We demand that the government clearly state that no injustice will be done to the students, their families will receive compensation, and they will not face any injustice in the future either,&#8221; he said. <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) informed supporters that the government has \u201cguaranteed\u201d that all FIRs against protesters will be withdrawn and no legal action will be taken against them in the future. <\/p>\n<p>CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, \u201cAfter Bihar and Assam notifications, we have just been guaranteed that no authority will proceed against protesters in Rajasthan,\u201d he said in a post on X, hours after flagging concerns over reports of detentions and arrests in various states. <\/p>\n<p>At around 2am on Tuesday, Das shared a video alongside CJP&#8217;s legal point of contact Ratna Singh, saying they met some Delhi Police representatives, who were \u201cinterlocutors\u201d in the negotiations. \u201cWe told them that we&#8217;re afraid that the government won&#8217;t keep its promise,\u201d Das said in the clip, referring to the assurance of no legal action against protesters. He said that meeting lasted nearly three years. <\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/noscript><span id=\"seemoreWords\" class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 moreWordsButton \">&#8230;Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fullIntroContent\">The adjournment comes amid the debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill scheduled in the Parliament today. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended NDA Parliamentary Party&#8217;s &#8216;Mangal Milan&#8217; meeting, along with Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh. <\/p>\n<p>The BJP government at the Centre continues to face intense backlash over the NEET leak controversy. A stringent bill, which hikes fines and punishment for those convicted of examination paper leaks, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests by the Opposition that sought to corner the government over police violence during the recent student protests. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage set for fiery debate<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>After face-off between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla engaged with the floor leaders of various political parties and the two sides reached a consensus to hold a detailed discussion on the bill on Tuesday, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-to-debate-tougher-anti-paper-leak-bill-today-after-days-of-opposition-protests-101785199114915.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"HT reported earlier\" rel=\"noopener\">HT reported earlier<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Birla allotted six hours for the debate and the Opposition already submitted 93 amendments to the bill, setting the stage for a fiery debate against the backdrop of the student protests that forced Pradhan\u2019s ouster. The former minister walked into Parliament on Monday with a smile to a rousing welcome by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and sloganeering in his favour, drawing criticism from the Congress. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Opposition questions Centre over police excesses<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The Opposition sought accountability from Union home minister Amit Shah over allegations of police excesses and the use of pellet guns during the sweeping protests over paper leaks on July 20 that brought the Capital to a halt and ultimately led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p>In the evening, officials said that after discussions with speaker Om Birla, all major political parties agreed to discuss the bill starting Tuesday, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-to-debate-tougher-anti-paper-leak-bill-today-after-days-of-opposition-protests-101785199114915.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"HT reported earlier.\" rel=\"noopener\">HT reported earlier.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the proceedings, speaker Om Birla urged all parties to recognise that the issue concerns millions of students and youths across the country, as well as the integrity and transparency of competitive examinations. Therefore, a comprehensive and meaningful discussion on the matter was deemed appropriate,\u201d said an official, requesting anonymity. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Opposition to decide on future course of action today<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Opposition would decide its future course of action on Tuesday over the anti-paper leak bill, while reiterating its demand that the Centre assure students that no injustice would be done to them and provide compensation to the families of those affected amid the ongoing row over the police action on student protesters. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters, Yadav said the government must clearly state that students would not face any injustice in the future. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A decision on the course of action will be taken tomorrow. We demand that the government clearly state that no injustice will be done to the students, their families will receive compensation, and they will not face any injustice in the future either,&#8221; he said. <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) informed supporters that the government has \u201cguaranteed\u201d that all FIRs against protesters will be withdrawn and no legal action will be taken against them in the future. <\/p>\n<p>CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, \u201cAfter Bihar and Assam notifications, we have just been guaranteed that no authority will proceed against protesters in Rajasthan,\u201d he said in a post on X, hours after flagging concerns over reports of detentions and arrests in various states. <\/p>\n<p>At around 2am on Tuesday, Das shared a video alongside CJP&#8217;s legal point of contact Ratna Singh, saying they met some Delhi Police representatives, who were \u201cinterlocutors\u201d in the negotiations. \u201cWe told them that we&#8217;re afraid that the government won&#8217;t keep its promise,\u201d Das said in the clip, referring to the assurance of no legal action against protesters. He said that meeting lasted nearly three years. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 pinBy\">\n<p>Follow all the updates here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 12:27:29 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T12:27:29+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T12:27:29+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Akhilesh protests against paper leaks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, along with party MPs, held a protest against the BJP, alleging that more than 20 paper leaks occurred during their government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 12:19:38 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T12:19:38+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T12:19:38+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Congress&#8217; Mallu Ravi says anti-paper leak bill has no provision for prevention<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Congress MP Mallu Ravi criticised the anti-paper leak bill and said it has no provision for the the prevention of paper leaks.  \u201cThe bill that has been introduced addresses what should be done after a paper leak occurs. It contains no provisions regarding the prevention of paper leaks\u2026it specifies punishments &#8211; 10 years in prison and a fine of  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>1 crore. All these measures are aimed solely at punishing those responsible for the leak,\u201d he told ANI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 12:15:35 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T12:15:35+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T12:15:35+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Oppn not serious about NEET leak, alleges Sena MP<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske alleged that the Opposition is \u2018not serious\u2019 about the paper leak issue which is why they hampered the House proceedings. \u201cIf the Opposition was serious about the paper leak issue, they would allow a discussion to happen. They are not serious; they only want to play politics. Their own alliance is facing problems, and that is why they are behaving this way,\u201d Mhaske told ANI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 12:09:07 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T12:09:07+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T12:09:07+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Oppn repeatedly going back on its word, says BJP leader<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: BJP leader Arun Govil slammed the Opposition after the House was adjourned on Tuesday morning ahead of debate on anti-paper leak bill debate. As the Lok Sabha proceedings started, the Opposition created raised its pitch over the alleged use of pellet guns on NEET leak protesters.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Opposition had indicated yesterday that they were ready for a discussion, but it is unfortunate that they repeatedly go back on their word. This is an important bill for the country, students, and the youth&#8230;The bill introduced contains strong provisions that will resolve most of the issues. They should participate in the discussion and help pass the bill if they genuinely care about students\u2019 welfare. I would simply tell students not to get involved in politics. Whatever grievances they have will be addressed through this bill. The government is fully committed to resolving these issues and has maintained a positive approach,\u201d Govil told ANI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:57:12 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:57:12+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:57:12+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: NDA&#8217;s \u2018Mangal Milan\u2019 concludes, all set for anti-paper leak bill debate<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Ahead of the key debate on new tougher paper leak bill \u2013 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill \u2013 Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended NDA Parliamentary Party&#8217;s &#8216;Mangal Milan&#8217; meeting, along with Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:50:58 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:50:58+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:50:58+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Congress&#8217; Nana Patole&#8217;s dig at BJP over anti-paper leak bill<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE:  Congress leader Nana patole took a dig at the BJP for over the anti-paper leak bill saying that laws existed before as well. \u201cThe fundamental issue is that you failed to implement the laws you had already enacted. A widespread trend of paper leaks emerged in the country under the BJP government\u2026we have now come to question their intentions,\u201d Patole told ANI.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bill certainly needs to be discussed. But my primary question is this: laws already exist in the country; provisions for a 10-year prison sentence were in place before and remain so today; there is nothing new about that. A bill was passed in 2024, and now they are bringing another one in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:24:09 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:24:09+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:24:09+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: CPI MP P Sandosh seeks judicial inquiry into police action against NEET protesters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Tuesday submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267, seeking an immediate discussion in the Upper House on constituting an independent judicial commission to probe the alleged police action against students protesting over NEET examination irregularities and the circumstances that led to nationwide student agitations.<\/p>\n<p>In his notice, Kumar urged the Chair to suspend the listed business of the House, including Zero Hour and Question Hour, to deliberate on the demand for an independent inquiry headed by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge.<\/p>\n<p>According to the notice, the proposed commission should investigate &#8220;the brutal police action against the students who protested against the NEET exam irregularities and the circumstances leading to the nationwide student agitation, including allegations relating to examination paper leaks and other irregularities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The CPI MP argued that an inquiry conducted solely by executive agencies may not adequately address concerns regarding independence and impartiality, given the public importance of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The notice proposes that the judicial commission examine the circumstances leading to nationwide protests over the NEET examination, probe allegations of question paper leaks, examination irregularities, administrative lapses and systemic failures, investigate whether the police action against students in New Delhi was lawful, necessary and proportionate, and recommend institutional, administrative and legal reforms to safeguard the integrity of national entrance examinations and protect students&#8217; democratic right to peaceful protest.<\/p>\n<p>Calling the matter &#8220;definite, urgent and of great public importance,&#8221; Kumar said it concerns &#8220;the future of millions of students, the credibility of India&#8217;s public examination system, public confidence in national institutions, and the protection of constitutional rights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>via ANI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:15:53 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:15:53+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:15:53+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Same old bill, only the jail term has changed, says Sanjay Raut in criticism of anti-paper leak bill<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut displayed skepticism over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, saying that only the jail term and fine has increased, while it is essentially the \u2018same old bill\u2019.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, a new bill has been introduced. Modi ji seems to think he has achieved a monumental feat. It is the same old bill. All that has changed is that the prison term has been increased from one year to ten years, and the fine raised from  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>1 crore to  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>10 crore. The biggest paper leak racket is operating within the Bharatiya Janata Party. The individuals arrested in Maharashtra in connection with the NEET paper leak are all affiliated with the BJP,\u201d Raut said.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:12:38 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:12:38+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:12:38+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: NCPI MPs won the election as a Trinamool Congress candidate, says Saugata Roy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Launching a blistering attack on TMC rebels who switched to the NCPI, Saugata Roy said they won the polls by displaying &#8216;Mamata Banerjee&#8217;s photograph&#8217;. \u201cThey have betrayed the party. They left the party, and the MPs won by opposing the BJP are now joining them. What can one say about such betrayal?\u201d Roy said.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 10:00:37 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T10:00:37+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T10:00:37+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: NDA&#8217;s \u2018Mangal Milan\u2019 meeting at Parliament<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: NDA Parliamentary Party&#8217;s &#8216;Mangal Milan&#8217; meeting has started at the Parliament with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh in attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:48:55 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:48:55+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:48:55+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: BJP&#8217;s welcome of Dharmendra Pradhan draws Oppn criticism<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Opposition slammed the BJP for giving a rousing welcome to Dharmendra Pradhan, former Union education minister who was forced to resign last week over the NEET paper leak controversy. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him a \u2018symbol of corruption\u2019 and &#8216;India&#8217;s ruined education system.&#8217; Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, alleged that felicitating Pradhan in Parliament amounted to celebrating the destruction of the future of lakhs of students.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dharmendra Pradhan is, and will always remain, the symbol of corruption and India&#8217;s ruined education system. It is that very system that took the lives of 26 children and forced lakhs of youth onto the streets. His resignation did not come out of morality &#8211; it was forced out of fear of the youth&#8217;s rage. And today, the BJP is garlanding that same person inside Parliament. This is not an honour&#8211;it is a celebration of ruining the futures of lakhs of children. Every student in the country is watching this. And they will remember every face involved in this,&#8221; he wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/celebrating-destruction-of-childrens-futures-rahul-gandhi-slams-bjps-grand-welcome-to-dharmendra-pradhan-neet-protests-101785202490802.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Read full story\" rel=\"noopener\">Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:32:01 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:32:01+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:32:01+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: What is anti-paper leak bill?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The new anti-paper leak bill substantially amends the 2024 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, in line with promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of surging protests by students. The new bill proposes to finish trials within three months from the filing of the charge sheet, a special task force, time-bound probe, and daily proceedings during trial.<\/p>\n<p>According to the proposed law, anyone resorting to \u201cunfair means and offences\u201d, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not less than \u201cfive years but which may extend up to ten years and with fine up to  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>50 lakh\u201d. Similarly, the service provider can be punished with a fine of  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>5 crore and the proportionate cost of exam shall also be recovered from the service provider, who will be barred from any responsibility for a public examination for eight years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:29:20 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:29:20+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:29:20+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Anti-paper leak bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid Oppn protest<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: On Monday, Union minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill \u2013\u2013 which aims for stricter punishment, hikes the minimum jail term and quantum of fines, and promises speedy trials by setting up fast-track courts \u2013\u2013 but the Opposition\u2019s vociferous protests drowned the ruling side\u2019s efforts to push through the bill twice.<\/p>\n<p>The united Opposition sought accountability from Union home minister Amit Shah over allegations of police excesses and the use of pellet guns during the sweeping protests over paper leaks on July 20 that brought the Capital to a halt and ultimately led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The bill was introduced amid protests and slogans. The Lok Sabha was repeatedly adjourned through the day as the Opposition refused to relent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:22:54 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:22:54+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:22:54+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Opposition to decide future course of action, says Akhilesh Yadav<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Opposition would decide its future course of action on Tuesday over the anti-paper leak bill, while reiterating its demand that the Centre assure students that no injustice would be done to them and provide compensation to the families of those affected amid the ongoing row over the police action on student protesters.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters, Yadav said the government must clearly state that students would not face any injustice in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A decision on the course of action will be taken tomorrow. We demand that the government clearly state that no injustice will be done to the students, their families will receive compensation, and they will not face any injustice in the future either,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:17:02 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:17:02+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:17:02+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Kharge says Amit Shah responsible for police violence against protesters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: On Monday, Congress chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. \u201cIt has never happened in the history of India that boys were beaten and dragged. Amit Shah ji is responsible!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He posted on X, \u201cIt is one of the gravest assaults on democracy in our history. Never before have students been beaten, dragged, and treated like criminals for raising their voices. Home minister Amit Shah must be held accountable! In Bihar, reports indicate use of AK-47 against students. True? Why are students being picked up in BJP ruled states?&#8230; Those responsible cannot escape accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:10:25 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:10:25+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:10:25+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: What we know about the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The new bill substantially amends the 2024 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, in line with promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of surging protests by students. The new bill proposes to finish trials within three months from the filing of the charge sheet, a special task force, time-bound probe, and daily proceedings during trial.<\/p>\n<p>According to the proposed law, anyone resorting to \u201cunfair means and offences\u201d, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not less than \u201cfive years but which may extend up to ten years and with fine up to  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>50 lakh\u201d. Similarly, the service provider can be punished with a fine of  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>5 crore and the proportionate cost of exam shall also be recovered from the service provider, who will be barred from any responsibility for a public examination for eight years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:07:46 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:07:46+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:07:46+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Opposition questions Centre over police excesses<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Opposition sought accountability from Union home minister Amit Shah over allegations of police excesses and the use of pellet guns during the sweeping protests over paper leaks on July 20 that brought the Capital to a halt and ultimately led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>In the evening, officials said that after discussions with speaker Om Birla, all major political parties agreed to discuss the bill starting Tuesday, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-to-debate-tougher-anti-paper-leak-bill-today-after-days-of-opposition-protests-101785199114915.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"liveblog\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"HT reported earlier\" rel=\"noopener\">HT reported earlier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the proceedings, speaker Om Birla urged all parties to recognise that the issue concerns millions of students and youths across the country, as well as the integrity and transparency of competitive examinations. Therefore, a comprehensive and meaningful discussion on the matter was deemed appropriate,\u201d said an official, requesting anonymity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 09:06:57 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T09:06:57+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T09:06:57+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Om Birla allots 6 hrs for anti-paper leak bill debate<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla allotted six hours for the debate and the Opposition already submitted 93 amendments to the bill, setting the stage for a fiery debate against the backdrop of the student protests that forced Pradhan\u2019s ouster. The former minister walked into Parliament on Monday with a smile to a rousing welcome by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and sloganeering in his favour, drawing criticism from the Congress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3e0257124da4db99 htLiveBlog\">\n<p><span class=\"artTimes\">Jul 28, 2026, 08:54:11 IST<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T08:54:11+05:30\"\/><meta content=\"2026-07-28T08:54:11+05:30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogTitle liveBlogHdg\">\n<h2 class=\"hdg_2\">Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Stage set for debate on tougher anti-paper leak bill<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: The Parliament is set to take up a debate on the new tougher paper leak bill \u2013 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill \u2013 on Tuesday, as the BJP government at the Centre continues to face intense backlash over the NEET leak controversy. A stringent bill, which hikes fines and punishment for those convicted of examination paper leaks, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests by the Opposition that sought to corner the government over police violence during the recent student protests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/parliament-monsoon-session-live-updates-paper-leak-bill-debate-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-bjp-congress-neet-protest-july-28-101785205885916.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session. 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