Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the BJP-led Central government during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the country's education system is under the influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Participating in the discussion on the proposed anti-paper leak legislation, the Congress leader argued that merely replacing the Education Minister would not resolve the deeper issues affecting India's education system. Referring to the recent resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Gandhi claimed that the move would not bring any meaningful change, alleging that Pradhan was only a "symbol" while the real control over educational institutions lies elsewhere.
"The RSS has captured the examination system. RSS members occupy every major position. Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will not change anything because he was only a symbol. The RSS is running the country's education system. Every university has an RSS vice chancellor," Rahul Gandhi said during his speech in the Lok Sabha.
The remarks came during a heated debate on the government's proposed legislation aimed at strengthening measures to prevent paper leaks and examination malpractices across the country. The bill seeks to tighten legal provisions against unfair means in public examinations following a series of controversies over competitive exam leaks.
Rahul Gandhi used the debate to question the broader functioning of the education sector, alleging that institutional autonomy has been undermined. He maintained that the government's approach of changing ministers would not address what he described as systemic issues within the education framework.
The BJP is expected to respond to Gandhi's allegations during the ongoing debate in Parliament. The ruling party has repeatedly rejected similar accusations in the past, asserting that educational reforms are being implemented to improve transparency, accountability, and the quality of public examinations.
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, continues in the Lok Sabha, with several members from both the Treasury and Opposition benches participating in the debate.
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
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