Lok Sabha Disrupted Over Rahul Gandhi's Speech; Serious Allegations Against Home Minister

Lok Sabha Disrupted Over Rahul Gandhi's Speech; Serious Allegations Against Home Minister

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 - An unprecedented commotion significantly impacted proceedings in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the process of passing the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026'. The center of this uproar was a speech by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, concerning which Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, raised strong objections.

Rijiju deemed the particular word used by Gandhi unparliamentary and advised against its future use, stating that the language employed did not meet the standards of parliamentary dignity. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to expunge the specific word from the official record to maintain parliamentary decorum.

Rahul Gandhi's Speech and Controversial Remarks

Rahul Gandhi began his speech by referencing the nationwide student protests following the recent leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) question paper. He emphasized that the students' actions were not merely displays of anger, violence, or hatred, but a profound expression of concern for the nation's future.

During his address, Gandhi leveled a serious accusation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that orders were given to open fire on students. Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately condemned this allegation as baseless and misleading.

Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi mentioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and used terms like 'andhbhakt' (blind devotee). The use of these words drew sharp reactions from the ruling party, leading to heated exchanges between the opposition and the treasury benches, at times creating a tense atmosphere.

Passage of the Bill

Amidst this entire episode and the ensuing disruption, the Lok Sabha passed the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' by a voice vote. However, Rahul Gandhi's speech and the subsequent controversy have sparked widespread discussion in political circles, with debates on its implications still ongoing.