Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 passed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the commonly referred to as the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, amid heavy uproar and repeated disruptions in the House.
The bill was passed by voice vote and will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for further discussion and approval.
Earlier, during the discussion on the bill, a heated exchange took place after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made remarks that drew strong objections from members of the ruling alliance. Treasury bench MPs demanded that he provide factual evidence to support his statements, leading to loud protests and interruptions in the House.
As the uproar intensified, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh intervened and appealed to ruling party MPs to maintain order. He also urged Rahul Gandhi to complete his speech without further disruption.
After resuming his address, Rahul Gandhi stated that approval for the use of force can only be granted by the Union Home Minister or the Prime Minister. His remarks again triggered protests from the ruling side, with several members demanding an apology from the Congress leader.
Despite the repeated disruptions and political confrontation, the Anti-Paper Leak Bill was ultimately cleared by the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen measures against examination-related malpractices.
