Union Minister Defends Police Actions Amid Opposition Criticism

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has responded to opposition allegations regarding police actions during protests, clarifying that only tear gas was used. He criticized Rahul Gandhi's language in Parliament while discussing the recently passed 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026'. This legislation aims to impose strict penalties for exam paper leaks, including significant prison time and fines. The bill also establishes a two-month deadline for investigations and proposes fast-track courts for swift resolution of cases. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 29, 2026, 16:27 IST

Minister Responds to Opposition Allegations

On Wednesday, July 29, Union Minister Jitendra Singh addressed accusations from the opposition regarding police misconduct, clarifying that no gunfire occurred during the incident; only tear gas was deployed. He emphasized that the authority to issue such orders lies with the magistrate, not the minister. During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026', Singh also condemned the unparliamentary language used by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.

Controversial Remarks in Parliament

Singh expressed his astonishment at Gandhi's choice of words in Parliament, questioning what could be more unfortunate than referring to the youth of the nation as 'fools'. On the same day, the Lok Sabha passed the bill aimed at preventing paper leaks, amidst ongoing uproar over Gandhi's comments directed at Amit Shah and allegations that the Home Minister ordered the use of pellet guns against protesting students during the 'March to Parliament' on July 20.

Legislation Passed Amid Protests

This bill, introduced following significant protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, was passed by voice vote despite loud opposition chants. The central government had presented this amendment bill on Monday, shortly after nationwide student protests related to the NEET controversy, which led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The proposed law aims to amend the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act', introducing severe penalties for those involved in leaking exam papers, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to 5 million rupees.

New Measures for Paper Leak Investigations

The recently approved bill establishes a two-month deadline for completing investigations into paper leak cases. It increases the punishment for those involved in unfair practices from five to ten years under the 2024 Act, along with a fine of 5 million rupees. Additionally, the bill proposes the establishment of fast-track courts to resolve cases within three months. For organized criminals, the maximum fine is set to rise to 100 million rupees, exceeding the current legal limits.

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