Govt to Pass Anti-Paper Leak Bill Despite Opposition Boycott, Says Rijiju
- Kiren Rijiju stated the government will pass the anti-paper leak Bill regardless of Opposition participation in debate.
- Parliament saw no business in the Upper House for the sixth day due to Opposition uproar over the NEET issue.
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged both sides to end the deadlock and discuss Bills instead of raising slogans.
- The Chief Justice of India reportedly gave an ultimatum to the Centre, threatening to restart protests.
Government Firm on Anti-Paper Leak Bill Passage
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has made it clear that the government will not wait for the Opposition to join the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rijiju said the legislation will be passed in Parliament regardless of whether the Opposition chooses to participate.
The Bill aims to crack down on organised cheating and paper leaks in public examinations, an issue that has sparked public anger in recent months. Rijiju's statement came as Parliament remained gridlocked for the sixth consecutive day in the Upper House over the NEET controversy.
Opposition Uproar Halts Parliamentary Business
The Opposition has been demanding a discussion on alleged irregularities in the NEET medical entrance exam. Their protests have brought proceedings in the Rajya Sabha to a standstill, with no business conducted for nearly a week.
In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla appealed to both the government and the Opposition to end the deadlock. 'Members are elected to discuss Bills, not raise slogans,' Birla said, urging lawmakers to return to constructive debate.
CJP Issues Ultimatum to Centre
The standoff has also drawn attention from the judiciary. The Chief Justice of India has reportedly given an ultimatum to the central government, warning that the Supreme Court may restart its own proceedings on the matter if the legislative logjam continues.
This development adds pressure on the government to resolve the impasse, even as it pushes ahead with its legislative agenda. The anti-paper leak Bill is seen as a key reform aimed at restoring trust in the examination system.
What Happens Next
The government is expected to bring the anti-paper leak Bill for a vote in the coming days, likely forcing a showdown in Parliament. The Opposition's next move remains unclear, but with the CJP weighing in, all eyes are on whether the ruling party can break the deadlock and pass the Bill before the Monsoon Session ends.