Anti-Paper Leak Bill Sparks High-Voltage Debate in Parliament After Week-Long Deadlock

New Delhi : The Lok Sabha witnessed a high-voltage debate on the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill, bringing Parliament back to normal functioning after nearly a week of disruptions. With the future of millions of students at stake, the House saw an intense exchange between the ruling BJP and the Opposition, as both sides presented contrasting views on the proposed legislation.

Before the debate began, the Lok Sabha Speaker held discussions with leaders from both the government and the Opposition to end the deadlock. Stressing the importance of the issue, the Speaker urged members to avoid disruptions and instead engage in a detailed discussion, saying the matter directly concerns the future of crores of students across the country.

The debate soon turned into a fierce political face-off between Congress MP Gaurav Gogoiand BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj.

Launching a sharp attack on the government, Gogoi alleged that the proposed legislation was merely an eyewash and an attempt to divert attention from the alleged failures in conducting competitive examinations, particularly in the wake of the NEET paper leak controversy. He argued that students had lost faith in the examination system and demanded stronger accountability from the government.

Responding strongly, Bansuri Swaraj defended the Bill, saying it would safeguard the future of meritorious students by introducing stricter measures against paper leaks and examination fraud. She also accused the Opposition of practising “selective outrage,” pointing out that several paper leak incidents had also occurred during the UPA government’s tenure.

Referring to the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Bansuri criticised the Opposition’s attacks and asserted that the government had acted decisively to reform the examination system. Using Gen Z slang, she remarked, “UPA couldn’t do it, Modi ji clocked it,” drawing reactions from both Treasury and Opposition benches.

The debate highlighted deep political divisions over education reforms, examination transparency, and accountability. As discussions continue, the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill is expected to remain one of the most closely watched legislations of the ongoing Parliament session, with students and parents across the country closely following its outcome.