Akhilesh Yadav Critiques Government During Lok Sabha Debate on Paper Leak Bill
In a recent Lok Sabha debate, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party sharply criticized the central government regarding the amendment bill aimed at addressing paper leaks. He humorously pointed out the government's actions to protect certain leaders while questioning the outsourcing of crucial educational operations. Yadav also paid tribute to NEET candidates who tragically took their lives and highlighted the frequency of exam paper leaks during the BJP's rule in Uttar Pradesh. His remarks raised significant concerns about the government's commitment to genuine educational reform, suggesting that the proposed legislation may be more about appearances than effective change. Read on for a detailed account of his statements and the political implications.
| Jul 28, 2026, 15:45 IST
Akhilesh Yadav's Sharp Criticism in Lok Sabha
During the ongoing debate in the Lok Sabha regarding the amendment bill addressing paper leaks, Akhilesh Yadav from the Samajwadi Party targeted the central government, claiming that one 'leader' was removed to protect another 'leader.' This humorous reference pointed towards Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yadav remarked that when the minister (former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan) arrived at Parliament, he was greeted outside, suggesting how relieved the members must have felt and what a significant crisis they had avoided. By removing one 'leader,' the government effectively safeguarded the 'Prime Minister.'
Yadav also harshly criticized the National Testing Agency, questioning why the operations of such a crucial educational institution were outsourced. He paid tribute in the Lok Sabha to NEET candidates who had tragically taken their own lives. The Samajwadi Party leader asserted that during the BJP's decade-long rule in Uttar Pradesh, exam papers had been leaked 20 times. He even read from a special booklet listing these incidents of paper leaks.
Pointing fingers at the Modi administration, Yadav stated that the issue lies not with the laws but with the intentions behind them. He mentioned observing protests from a distance and noted that the slogans raised after victories were against the government. This administration prides itself on not bowing to anyone. Earlier, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi labeled the exam paper prevention law as a 'monument to the failures' of the Modi government, demanding that Home Minister Amit Shah clarify who ordered the use of pellet guns against protesting students. He initiated the discussion on the 'Lok Exam (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026,' questioning the government's sincerity and claiming that the original law introduced in 2024 had also failed to prevent paper leaks, and the new proposed law would not succeed either.
He further stated that the statements made by Minister Jitendra Singh and the provisions of the bill indicate that the government is not genuinely committed to reforming the education system and that this is merely a superficial legislative effort. According to him, when a similar bill was introduced in 2024, the government had touted it as historic, claiming it would prevent paper leaks. However, that same year, 45 individuals were accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case, most of whom have since been granted bail, including the alleged mastermind of the case.
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