The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated nine-hour debate on the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill, with the government and Opposition engaging in a political battle over youth issues, examination reforms, and accountability. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused the Opposition of creating a narrative that paper leaks became a problem only after 2014, claiming that several cases occurred during the previous UPA government as well. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi attacked the government over its handling of student concerns and demanded accountability for examination-related issues affecting young people. The debate also saw sharp exchanges between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. Akhilesh raised concerns over student protests and other government-related issues, while Rijiju responded by referring to the Emergency period and criticized the Opposition’s approach. Leaders from both sides accused each other of failing the youth and mismanaging public concerns. The discussion highlighted the political divide over paper leaks, student movements, and the government’s efforts to reform the examination system.


