Anti-Paper Leak Bill Faces Crucial Test in Lok Sabha Today; Rahul Gandhi to Lead Opposition Attack

New Delhi: The Anti-Paper Leak Bill is set for a decisive day in Parliament as the Lok Sabha resumes debate on the proposed legislation on Wednesday, with voting expected after the discussion concludes. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is also scheduled to participate in the debate, where he is expected to raise concerns over recurring paper leaks, youth unemployment and the credibility of the examination system.

The Centre has projected the bill as a landmark reform aimed at making competitive examinations more transparent and ensuring stringent action against paper leak rackets. The Opposition, however, has questioned whether a new law alone can solve the problem, demanding greater accountability from the government over repeated examination irregularities.

The discussion is scheduled to resume at 12 noon, after which the House is expected to take up voting on the bill. If cleared by the Lok Sabha, the legislation will move to the Rajya Sabha for consideration. The government is keen to fast-track the bill to strengthen the legal framework against exam-related fraud.

Rahul Gandhi to Corner Government

Rahul Gandhi’s participation has heightened political interest in the debate. The Congress has consistently accused the government of failing to protect students from repeated paper leak incidents, and Rahul is expected to question the Centre over the impact of these irregularities on millions of aspirants and the future of India’s youth.

Heated Political Exchanges

The paper leak issue has already triggered sharp exchanges in Parliament. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi argued that previous laws had also failed to eliminate paper leaks, questioning how the proposed legislation would deliver different results. Priyanka Gandhi also targeted the government over issues concerning students and the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav described Pradhan’s resignation as a victory for students, while AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the government’s disconnect with the youth had become evident.

Responding to the Opposition’s criticism, BJP MP Anurag Thakur called paper leaks “as dangerous as terrorism” and asserted that the government is strengthening the legal framework to dismantle the exam mafia and safeguard the future of students.

Nadda-Kharge Tea Break Draws Attention

Amid the political confrontation inside Parliament, a lighter moment emerged outside the House as Leader of the House J.P. Nadda and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were seen sharing tea in the Parliament canteen after Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned, sparking discussion across political circles.

With debate and voting expected later in the day, all eyes are now on the Lok Sabha as the Anti-Paper Leak Bill moves closer to its next legislative milestone.