2 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 02:38 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Friday stated that no discussion over paper leaks will take place in the House until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from his post.
The statement from the Congress leader came just minutes after the Lok Sabha was adjourned with Opposition members raising slogans following Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s announcement that the government was ready for a discussion on paper leaks.
Mentioning that activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his indefinite fast after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the country of curbing paper leaks in a video message, Minister Rijiju remarked, “If we don’t do a discussion and make excuses, then it is not a good message. The PM has assured that strict laws will be brought to curb paper leaks… I request Rahul Gandhiji that he should make Congress MPs understand. Other party MPs have put their views that there should be a discussion. Why can’t we have a good discussion?”
Thereafter, speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Rahul Gandhi said: “Rijijuji gave a statement that they want our MPs to hold a discussion. The normal protocol is that if someone names a person, he or she is allowed to respond. We were told that they want a discussion. When I wanted to reply, the mic was taken away from me. I was not given an opportunity.
“I want to reiterate the Opposition stance. There are three demands from the students. First, the corrupt education minister has to go. Second, those who attacked the students and beat them up should face action. Third, the prime minister should apologize to the students. These are the three conditions. We will not have a discussion or conversation before Pradhan is sacked. That is it.”