Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill after row over Rahul's remarks
The Lok Sabha passed a stringent anti-paper leak bill following heated debates and opposition protests regarding police actions against students. The session was marked by intense political friction between the government and opposition leaders.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the legislative response to public examination scandals and the volatile nature of parliamentary discourse in India.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill making punishment in paper leak cases more stringent and trial speedier with a voice vote as the House was plunged into bedlam, as opposition members, including Rahul Gandhi, demanded a response from govt over the police crackdown on students during their Sansad Chalo march on July 20.An engaging and passionate discussion had unfolded in the House over the anti-paper leak bill as members from the opposition and the governing BJP-led NDA put forth their views and traded charges for over eight hours without any serious disruption.But fireworks flew when Rahul made the “firing” charge, the first by anyone, and repeatedly used an “unparliamentary” expression to target BJP leadership.
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