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Politics
Rahul Gandhi Delivers 50‑Minute Tirade on Paper‑Leak Bill, Sparks Row in Parliament
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 12:40 PM
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In a 50‑minute address on the paper‑leak bill, Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP and RSS, using harsh language that prompted several BJP MPs to rise and protest in the Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi took the floor in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to deliver a 50‑minute speech on the controversial paper‑leak bill. He condemned the bill as an attempt to curb press freedom and called the BJP’s stance "idiotic" and "blindly loyal" to the RSS. The opposition leader’s remarks were aimed at the ruling party’s perceived crackdown on dissent.
During the address, Gandhi accused the BJP of using the bill to silence critics and accused the RSS of influencing the government’s policy decisions. His rhetoric was sharp, labeling the party’s supporters as "blind followers" and questioning the legitimacy of the bill.
The speech provoked a strong reaction in the house. Several BJP MPs stood up, shouted slogans, and demanded a response from the government. The session was interrupted for a brief period as the opposition members tried to rally support for their stance against the bill.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the ruling party and the opposition over media freedom and political accountability. Rahul Gandhi’s remarks are expected to intensify the debate on the paper‑leak bill in the coming days.
The Lok Sabha session resumed after a short break, with the government reaffirming its support for the bill and promising further clarifications on its provisions.
During the address, Gandhi accused the BJP of using the bill to silence critics and accused the RSS of influencing the government’s policy decisions. His rhetoric was sharp, labeling the party’s supporters as "blind followers" and questioning the legitimacy of the bill.
The speech provoked a strong reaction in the house. Several BJP MPs stood up, shouted slogans, and demanded a response from the government. The session was interrupted for a brief period as the opposition members tried to rally support for their stance against the bill.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the ruling party and the opposition over media freedom and political accountability. Rahul Gandhi’s remarks are expected to intensify the debate on the paper‑leak bill in the coming days.
The Lok Sabha session resumed after a short break, with the government reaffirming its support for the bill and promising further clarifications on its provisions.