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Houses adjourned again as Opposition presses on force used
The Hindu··28 Jul
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday as Opposition MPs continued protesting over alleged police excesses during recent student demonstrations, even as the Lok Sabha prepared to take up the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill, 2026, which carries stronger penal provisions against paper leaks in competitive examinations nationwide.
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What It Means For You
- Citizens following the paper leak issue get a timeline for when a stronger anti-cheating law might actually be debated.
- It shows how sustained parliamentary disruption can delay unrelated legislation, affecting the overall pace of governance.
- Voters can track which opposition MPs are demanding accountability and how the government is responding inside Parliament.
What's Happening
- Parliament was adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs pressed for a government response on police action during student protests.
- The Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill, with six hours allocated.
- The Rajya Sabha has gone six consecutive days without taking up a separate bill amid the ongoing disruption.
A Six Day Standoff Blocks an Unrelated Bill
- Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala sought statements from the Home Minister and Prime Minister on whether force used against protesters was authorised.
- Purnea MP Pappu Yadav staged a symbolic protest wearing a bandage marked 'Justice' during proceedings.
- The proposed paper leak law requires investigations into such cases to be completed within two months.
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