Rahul's remarks on student protests trigger Parliament showdown: What happened next
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, amid intense political friction between the government and the opposition. Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's handling of student protests and alleged that the RSS exerts undue influence over the education ministry.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the deepening polarization in Indian politics regarding education reform, student rights, and the alleged influence of ideological organizations on government policy.
NEW DELHI: Amid repeated disruptions, sloganeering and adjournments, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to impose stricter punishment for paper leaks and examination-related offences.The debate, which resumed after days of deadlock, quickly turned into a political showdown after leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the police action during the July 20 student protests, drawing sharp rebuttals from the treasury benches.Here are the top developments:Rahul targets Amit Shah, RSSParticipating in the debate on the Bill, Rahul Gandhi took a direct swipe at Union home minister Amit Shah, claiming his absence from the House reflected "fear"."I am very happy today to see that the so-called home minister of this country does not have the courage to come and sit here... Why is the home minister not here today?
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