Tejasvi Surya, Shrikant Shinde among 13 NDA speakers for LS debate on anti-paper leak Bill
New Delhi, July 28
The ruling National Democratic Alliance has released its list of 13 speakers for the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill on Tuesday.
The speakers include BJP's Bansuri Swaraj, Tejasvi Surya, Anurag Thakur, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhola Singh, and Vishnu Dutt Sharma, TDP MP Lavu Krishna Devarayalu, JD(U)'s Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha and Alok Suman, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, Anupriya Patel from Apna Dal (S) and NCP MP Sunil Tatkare.
Meanwhile, from the Congress party, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, MPs Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal and Jothimani Sennimalai will participate during the debate.
Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mentioned that the House will take up the anti-paper leak Bill for discussion at 2 p.m.
He urged the members not to disrupt the proceedings during Question Hour. However, the din did not fade, and the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on Monday.
This Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The proposed amendment that came after weeks of massive protests in the national Capital over paper leaks, aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protected.
Among the key features are stringent penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to Rs 10 crore, confiscation of assets of those found guilty, and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three months.
The move follows the Union Cabinet's approval of the Bill and related provisions, designed to establish fast-track courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraud.
The initiative comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a comprehensive Bill containing provisions for strong action against paper leaks would be introduced in Parliament.
As per the proposal, the fast-track courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments within three months, ensuring swift justice in examination-related offences.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see bipartisan participation. Tejasvi Surya and Rahul Gandhi both speaking on this - shows the seriousness of the issue. But I hope this Bill isn't just political drama. The real test is implementation. We've seen many strong laws gather dust in India.
I'm skeptical. Confiscation of assets? Sounds good on paper but in our system, the big fish always escape. The small guys get caught. And what about the mafia operating these paper leak syndicates? Need to see provisions targeting the masterminds, not just the middlemen.
As someone from a small town where coaching centers promise 'leaked papers' openly, this is a huge relief. My cousin lost 2 years due to a scam like this. But I wish the Bill also addressed the root causes - why students feel pressured to cheat in the first place. Still, a good step forward. 🇮🇳
Interesting to see the political dynamics here. Congress sending Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other heavyweights. Meanwhile, the NDA has a diverse lineup. This shows both sides want to claim credit. But honestly, students don't care about politics - they just want fair exams.
The Bill was introduced by Jitendra Singh ji, but where is the mention of digital security? Paper leaks happen through WhatsApp, Telegram, and hacking. Need cyber cell provisions too. And what about strict rules for printing presses and exam centers? Hoping the debate covers these gaps.
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