Gogoi Slams Government, Calls Education Reforms "Cosmetic Exercise"
On July 29, 2026, Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha, criticized the government's handling of education and recent protests over paper leaks. He initiated a debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, calling it a "cosmetic exercise." Other opposition MPs accused the government of using excessive force against protesters and demanded genuine reforms, with some calling for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the Education Ministry.
30 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi publicly endorsed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which strengthens examination security.
31 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
India's upper house passed legislation to double prison terms for exam leaks and increase fines, in response to protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.
— Indian Express
The Lok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during today's session.
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