Monsoon Session Day 7: House to Face Public Exam Reforms and National Honour Bill
Legislators pivot to exam security and national symbolism as the Monsoon Session enters its seventh day. While the Lok Sabha reviews penal measures for cheating, the Rajya Sabha addresses national honor and small business growth.
Legislative Agenda: Exam Integrity and National Symbolism
The Lok Sabha prepares to deliberate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 this Tuesday. Introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27, this legislation aims to curb academic fraud through stringent criminal penalties for paper leaks. Although the bill reached the floor on Monday, the session ended prematurely without debate due to procedural disruptions.
Simultaneously, the Rajya Sabha is slated to process the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Along with this measure, the upper house expects the formal introduction of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, marking a heavy legislative schedule for the day.
Opposition Challenges and Adjournment Notices
Internal friction continues as Opposition members demand executive accountability for recent law enforcement actions. Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala filed an adjournment motion in the Rajya Sabha, seeking a halt to regular business. His motion calls for a probe into the July 20 police response to student demonstrations in Delhi, citing the deployment of tear gas, lathi charges, and pellet guns. Surjewala is requesting formal statements from both the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister regarding the authorization of force and future safety protocols.
In the Lok Sabha, regional tensions surfaced through a separate adjournment motion. MP Manickam Tagore raised the issue of the Mekedatu project and construction activities on the Cauvery River. Tagore's notice criticizes the central government's recent stance, arguing that it threatens the legal rights of Tamil Nadu and the livelihoods of its farmers.
Chronology of Recent Disruptions
The current debates follow a turbulent sixth day of the session. On July 27, the Lok Sabha was unable to conduct significant business as protestors' grievances took center stage. The demand for a government explanation regarding the treatment of Delhi protestors remains a primary obstacle to the passage of the government's proposed amendments.
Source: The Hindu — Home
