Opposition to keep pressure on Amit Shah, participate in debate on paper leak Bill
The Opposition bloc has decided to participate in the upcoming debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill while maintaining pressure on Home Minister Amit Shah regarding student protests. Leaders are coordinating strategies to highlight police conduct while avoiding divisive topics like the Ram Temple donation case.
Why it matters
This reflects the Opposition's strategic effort to focus on policy-driven accountability rather than communal issues to maintain public support.
On the first day of Parliament after the students’ protests were called off, the Opposition signalled that it would continue to target Home Minister Amit Shah over the police use of pellet guns and excessive force against protesting students. However, there were differences on whether to disrupt or participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 , at the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc meeting on Monday, though it was later resolved that the parties should present their point of view.
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