Jitendra Singh Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha Passes Anti Paper Leak Bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Anti Paper Leak Bill through a voice vote despite continuous protests and slogan shouting by opposition members. The legislation was approved amid a heated atmosphere in Parliament, with members of the opposition repeatedly raising objections throughout the debate.

As Union Minister Jitendra Singh rose to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on behalf of the government, opposition MPs disrupted the proceedings with loud protests. From the beginning of his speech until the bill was passed, opposition members continued chanting slogans against the Narendra Modi government, creating a tense environment inside the House.

Responding to the criticism, Jitendra Singh accused opposition parties of turning the debate into a political confrontation instead of focusing on the purpose of the legislation. He alleged that several opposition leaders had used language that was inappropriate and inconsistent with parliamentary standards.

The minister also dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations regarding the role of the Union Home Minister in law enforcement decisions. He clarified that orders related to opening fire are not issued by the Home Minister but are the responsibility of magistrates under established legal procedures. He further stated that since no firing had taken place, the question of such an order did not arise.

Jitendra Singh also rejected claims that the Home Minister travels with a convoy of 30 escort vehicles, describing the allegation as completely inaccurate. He said several statements made during the debate were factually incorrect and intended to create unnecessary political controversy.

Targeting Rahul Gandhi’s protest near Lok Kalyan Marg, the minister remarked that the Congress leader’s demonstration reflected political frustration. He claimed the protest was driven by disappointment over not being able to become Prime Minister, adding another sharp exchange to the ongoing political confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition.

Referring to comments made by Priyanka Gandhi, Jitendra Singh questioned her claim that examination papers had leaked 152 times. He asked what evidence supported that figure and said the government had not seen any basis for such a number. He also informed the House that a chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case had been filed only a day earlier, indicating that the investigation was moving forward.

The passage of the Anti Paper Leak Bill comes as the government seeks to strengthen legal measures against examination fraud and restore confidence in competitive examinations. The legislation has been presented as an effort to introduce stricter action against those involved in paper leak networks.

After the bill was approved by voice vote, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House until 11 am on Thursday. While the legislation has cleared an important stage, the sharp exchanges during the debate underscored the continuing political divide over the handling of examination related controversies and parliamentary conduct.