Live: Opposition protests outside Parliament as govt set to introduce anti-leak bill

Live blogParliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Even as the government prepares to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha today to further tighten the anti-paper leak law, the political storm over the NEET controversy shows no signs of easing. While the Cockroach Janta Party on Saturday called off its agitation after the government accepted several of its demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties have vowed to keep up the pressure. The opposition is set to seek an urgent discussion in Parliament over allegations of excessive force against students protesting the NEET paper leak, demanding answers on the reported use of pellet guns, the deployment of plainclothes personnel during the July 20 protest, and injuries suffered by several demonstrators. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability, while Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a notice to suspend the day's business in the Rajya Sabha to take up what she termed an issue of "grave national importance." Follow IndiaToday.in for all the latest updates....Read MoreParliament is set to witness chaos on Monday as the Centre is set to table an anti-leak bill with the opposition seeking a discussion on CJP protest violence.Jul 27, 2026 10:51 ISTMonsoon Session: Opposition MPs protest outside ParliamentOpposition protests at Parliament over NEET issue, police action on protesters. Jul 27, 2026 10:44 ISTPalirament live: FIRs still being filed against students, says Priyanka GandhiCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that FIRs were still being registered against student protesters in Bihar and West Bengal. "I have heard that FIRs are still being filed against students in Bihar and Bengal. I have heard this, but it is not yet verified. So, what is the use then?" Gandhi asked, as she arrived for the Parliament session. Jul 27, 2026 10:37 ISTMonsoon Session: Centre must answer in Parliament over police action, says Congress MPAhead of Parliament's 6th day of sitting, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari launched a sharp attack on the government over its handling of student protests, questioning the use of force against demonstrators. He said the government will have to answer in Parliament for the police action, pellet guns and other alleged excesses. "They will have to answer for this. The lathi-charge on young students with nail studded batons is something that would not even be used against the most brutal criminals. Why was pellet fire used when it has already been banned in Kashmir?... They have enacted many laws, but what difference have those laws made? Today, we will raise this issue in the House," he said. VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: On Central government's decision to introduce 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "They will have to answer for this. The lathi-charge on young students… pic.twitter.com/iscQMeE4VE — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 10:15 ISTParliament Session 2026: Rahul Gandhi arrives for a meeting of Opposition leadersJul 27, 2026 10:12 ISTParliament Session: JP Nadda confident Parliament will function despite Opposition offensiveUnion Minister JP Nadda on Monday expressed confidence that Parliament would function smoothly despite the Opposition's plans to corner the government on alleged use of force against NEET protesters. When asked whether the House would function during the day, Nadda replied, "As far as we are concerned, it certainly will." His remarks come as the government prepares to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 and the Opposition seeks discussions on the alleged crackdown on student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations. (Inputs by Mausami Singh) Jul 27, 2026 10:08 ISTParliament Monsoon Session: TMC's Sagarika Ghose questions force against NEET protestersTrinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose on Monday raised serious concerns over the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar, questioning why such force was used against unarmed demonstrators. Calling the issue a matter of grave concern, Ghose said the alleged use of pellet guns against students exercising their democratic right to protest peacefully demanded answers from the government. "This is a very serious and significant matter. Unarmed students were holding a peaceful protest, yet pellet guns were used against them. Even the RAF chief has confirmed that pellet guns were used," Ghose said. "We want to ask how pellet guns could be used against citizens exercising their democratic right to protest peacefully. Every citizen has the right to hold a peaceful protest, and the use of pellet guns against them raises serious questions," she added. VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose on the use of pellet guns during the Jantar Mantar protest says, "This is a very serious and significant matter. Unarmed students were holding a peaceful protest, yet pellet guns were used against them. Even the RAF chief… pic.twitter.com/x1ODkTOzz5 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 10:05 ISTMonsoon Session Live: NCPI's Saayoni Ghosh welcomes anti-paper leak billAhead of the introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, NCPI MP Saayoni Ghosh expressed support for the legislation and called for a constructive discussion in Parliament. She said her party had sought a debate on the issue from the outset and hoped the Opposition would participate meaningfully. "From the start, we wanted to have a discussion on this. The Opposition was reluctant to discuss this; we hope they will cooperate," Ghosh said. "The steps taken by the Prime Minister and the government, and the way the views of the youth and students were heard, are a welcome step. As a parliamentarian, I would hope that there is a constructive discussion on this," she added. #WATCH | Delhi: On Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, NCPI MP Saayoni Ghosh says, "From the start, we wanted to have a discussion on this. The opposition was reluctant to discuss this; we would hope that they… pic.twitter.com/E4TI2SOZDN — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 09:41 ISTParliament Monsoon Session: Akhilesh Yadav accuses govt of targeting studentsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the Centre ahead of the introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, accusing the government of targeting students and youth instead of addressing their concerns. "Right now, the government is filing cases against students and youth at several places. The government should not challenge awareness. Awareness has become a challenge for the government," Yadav said. He added that leaders of opposition parties would meet to chalk out a collective strategy on the issue. "Leaders of all political parties will sit together and decide what is to be done," he said. #WATCH | Delhi: On Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, SP MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "Right now, the Govt is filing cases against students and youth at several locations. Govt should not challenge Awareness.… pic.twitter.com/YMPYjLiroo — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 09:34 ISTMonsoon Session Live: SP's Ram Gopal Yadav questions anti-paper leak billSamajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday questioned the effectiveness of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 and the Centre's decision to set up a high-powered task force on examination reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, arguing that stricter laws alone would not prevent paper leaks. Speaking ahead of the Bill's introduction in Parliament, he claimed paper leaks typically occur at critical stages such as the drafting or printing of question papers and alleged that coaching centres with extensive networks often have "inside arrangements" that facilitate such leaks. "No matter how many laws you enact, it cannot yield any benefit," he said. "All these irregularities began once the process went digital; such things didn't happen before the digital era. Leaking or hacking is very easy," he said, expressing scepticism over whether the proposed legislation and the task force would effectively curb malpractice. #WATCH | Delhi: On Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 and on the formation of a High-Powered Task Force on examination reforms under the leadership of Nandan Nilekani, Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav says, "... Paper leaks occur either where… pic.twitter.com/ExldJ1IwnE — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 09:32 ISTMonsoon Session 2026: Congress's Renuka Chowdhury seeks debate on protesters' crackdownCongress MP Renuka Chowdhury has submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha seeking suspension of the day's business to discuss the crackdown on students protesting in Delhi on July 20. In her notice, she called for an urgent debate on the reported use of lathi-charge, tear gas and pellet guns against peaceful demonstrators, as well as allegations that unidentified individuals in plain clothes were deployed to assault students. Chowdhury also sought a detailed statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah explaining the circumstances that led to the police action, whether the use of force was authorised, and the identity of those deployed during the protest. She further demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining the government's response and the measures it intends to take to ensure such incidents do not recur. (ANI) Jul 27, 2026 08:30 ISTCongress MP Vijay Vasanth seeks debate on police action against protestersCongress MP Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth has submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking an immediate discussion on the alleged use of excessive police force against students protesting in Delhi on July 20, 2026. In his notice, the Kanyakumari MP urged the House to take up the issue as a matter of urgent public importance, citing concerns over the police action against demonstrators during the protest over the NEET paper leak. (ANI) Jul 27, 2026 08:26 ISTMonsoon Session Live: Amit Shah to move amendments to Prevention of Insults to National Honour ActUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is set to move the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which deals with offences relating to the insult of the National Flag, the Constitution of India and the National Anthem. (Mausami Singh inputs) Jul 27, 2026 08:23 ISTParliament Session 2026: Congress's Surjewala seeks debate on NEET protest crackdownCongress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha seeking suspension of the day's business to discuss the alleged use of excessive force against students protesting in Delhi on July 20. In his notice, Surjewala called for an urgent debate on the reported use of lathi-charge, tear gas and pellet guns, as well as the alleged assault on women students and journalists during the protest. He also sought a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarifying whether the use of force was officially authorised and identifying those responsible for the alleged crackdown. Additionally, the Congress leader demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement outlining the government's response, the accountability measures being taken and the safeguards that would be put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. Describing the issue as one requiring immediate parliamentary attention, Surjewala said the matter warranted urgent consideration by the House. (ANI) Jul 27, 2026 08:13 ISTParliament Monsoon Session 2026: DMK moves adjournment motions seeking NEET banThe DMK on Monday moved adjournment motions in both Houses of Parliament, demanding an immediate ban on the NEET and an investigation into the use of excessive force against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In the Lok Sabha, DMK floor leader TR Baalu submitted an adjournment motion seeking an urgent discussion on the twin issues, while in the Rajya Sabha, party floor leader Tiruchi Siva moved a similar notice, calling for a probe into the alleged crackdown on student protesters. (Inputs by Piyush Mishra) Jul 27, 2026 08:08 ISTParliament Monsoon Session: Govt to table tougher anti-paper leak bill with fast-track courtsThe Centre is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, proposing stricter measures to tackle paper leaks in the wake of the nationwide outrage over the NEET controversy. The Bill seeks to establish fast-track courts in every state to exclusively hear paper leak cases and mandates that investigations be completed within two months. The proposed legislation also significantly enhances penalties, prescribing imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to Rs 50 lakh for those found guilty of leaking examination papers. Organised paper leak syndicates could face fines of up to Rs 10 crore. The amendments come after weeks of nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, with the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) beginning at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 20 before gaining momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk joined an indefinite fast on June 28. Jul 27, 2026 08:06 ISTMonsoon Session Live: TMC's Sagarika Ghose seeks discussion on violence against NEET protestersTrinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a notice under Rule 267 seeking suspension of the day's business in the Rajya Sabha on Monday to allow an urgent discussion on the alleged use of excessive force against students protesting over the NEET examination. Describing the issue as one of "grave national importance", Ghose said the right to peaceful protest was constitutionally guaranteed, but alleged that security agencies had used "lethal and semi-lethal force" against student demonstrators. In her notice, she referred to reports of pellet gun injuries, including the alleged loss of vision of a student following action by the Rapid Action Force, and sought answers on who authorised the use of such weapons and whether established protocols were followed. The TMC MP also cited eyewitness accounts claiming that individuals in plain clothes used coercive and violent methods against protesting students, and called for an immediate discussion to hold the government accountable over the handling of the demonstrations. (PTI)