The debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 turned into a political showdown in the Lok Sabha. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging that former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was removed to shield the Prime Minister from the fallout of the paper leak controversy.During the debate, Akhilesh credited student protests for forcing the government to respond and questioned the Centre’s intent behind the new legislation. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee also criticized the government’s handling of repeated paper leak cases, arguing that tougher laws alone cannot restore students’ trust without accountability.Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government’s actions, saying the Centre chose to listen to students and introduce a Bill in Parliament instead of suppressing protests.
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"You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM": Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In Parliament
