Parliament's Monsoon Session will witness another political showdown on Monday. The Congress-led INDIA bloc plans to intensify its attack on the Centre over the police action against student protesters on July 20. Although Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest has ended, the Opposition says the issue is far from over.

Meanwhile, the Modi government will push ahead with its examination reform agenda. It will introduce a stronger anti-paper leak law in the Lok Sabha.

Opposition Shifts Focus to Amit Shah

The Opposition has now turned its attention from Dharmendra Pradhan to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Monsoon Session has faced repeated disruptions since it began on July 20. On the same day, the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march ended in clashes between protesters and police near Parliament.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made it clear that he will continue raising the issue.

Rahul Gandhi Blames Amit Shah

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held Amit Shah responsible for the injuries suffered by student protesters. “Someone's hand was broken, someone's leg, someone's rib. Pellet guns-like deadly weapons were used, and many were injured so severely that they became critical. These are all directly the responsibility of home minister Amit Shah,”

Rahul had already launched a campaign against paper leaks before the CJP protests gained momentum over the NEET-UG paper leak issue.

Rahul Seeks Answers From Home Minister

On Sunday, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah and questioned the alleged use of force against students. He referred to 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab, who was reportedly injured during the protest.

"I met 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab, who is now in severe pain and is likely to lose an eye because he was shot with pellet guns," the Congress MP wrote. Rahul asked whether Amit Shah had approved the use of pellet guns.

“Security forces deployed in Delhi answer ultimately to you, so I ask: As Home Minister, did you approve the use of lethal force, including pellet guns against students? If not, who did?”

He also questioned the deployment of men in plain clothes. He asked whether they were police personnel or "volunteers."

Trinamool Congress Demands Debate

The Trinamool Congress has also stepped up pressure. Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Sagarika Ghose submitted a Rule 267 notice. She demanded that Parliament suspend its scheduled business and immediately discuss the alleged use of "lethal and semi-lethal force" against students.

The notice also referred to reports that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns during the protest. The INDIA bloc is expected to raise the issue in both Houses. Delhi Police has denied using pellet guns. The CRPF, which controls the RAF, has not issued a public response to the allegations.

Government to Table Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill

The Centre will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Minister of State Jitendra Singh will present the bill.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the legislation before Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. He also formed a committee led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend broader examination reforms. The government hopes the bill will strengthen the fight against paper leaks.

Bill Proposes Harsher Punishments

The amendment bill increases penalties under the 2024 law. It proposes:

• A minimum jail term of five years, up from three years.
• A maximum prison sentence of 10 years, up from five years.
• A maximum fine of ₹50 lakh for individuals.
• Fines of up to ₹5 crore for service providers, along with blacklisting for up to eight years.
• A minimum five-year jail term for directors and senior management involved in the crime, along with fines of up to ₹5 crore.
• A minimum seven-year prison term and a minimum ₹10 crore fine for organised paper leak rackets.

Fast-Track Courts to Speed Up Cases

The bill also introduces strict deadlines. Investigators must complete probes within two months. Special Fast Track Courts will hear cases daily. They must finish trials within three months after the chargesheet is filed.

High Courts will hear appeals through benches of at least two judges. They should dispose of appeals within three months wherever possible. The government says these measures will deliver faster justice and deter examination fraud.

Gadkari Faces Fresh Criticism

The government also faces pressure on another front. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has drawn criticism over allegations that E20 ethanol-blended petrol has damaged vehicles.

The issue has gained traction on social media. Meme campaigns have amplified the criticism. A separate protest over E20 fuel is scheduled in Delhi on July 31. It could add another challenge for the government during the Monsoon Session.