Key Highlights

• Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to silence Gen Z over the alleged crackdown on student protesters.
• Opposition MPs are scheduled to stage a fresh protest inside the Parliament complex.
• Congress MP Manish Tewari has sought a discussion on introducing a new anti-defection law.
• The Lok Sabha is expected to consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
• The Monsoon Session is scheduled to continue until August 13.

Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi and Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a fresh attack on Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, alleging that the Centre was trying to silence young people following the alleged police action against student protesters.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said:

"PM Modi and Amit Shah — you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence. First you broke their bones. Now you are filing FIRs and taking down their accounts. You are India's past. Be careful about how you treat India's future."

The remarks come amid continuing political confrontation over the alleged police action against protesters linked to demonstrations over the NEET-UG paper leak issue.

Opposition Plans Fresh Protest

Opposition Members of Parliament are expected to stage another demonstration inside the Parliament complex during the day.

The protests are centred on demands for accountability over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters and have repeatedly disrupted proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Congress MP Seeks New Anti-Defection Law

Manish Tewari has submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a debate on the need for a new anti-defection law.

According to the notice, the proposed framework would aim to:

• Prevent large-scale political defections driven by political expediency.
• Preserve genuine ideological dissent.
• Strengthen democratic accountability within legislatures.

Key Bills Before Parliament

The government's legislative agenda for Friday includes the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 by Arjun Ram Meghwal.

The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, paving the way for changes in the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court.

Bills Passed in Rajya Sabha

On Thursday, the Rajya Sabha passed:

• Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid an Opposition walkout.
• Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces provisions making obstruction or insult to the national song Vande Mataram a punishable offence.

Monsoon Session Continues Till August 13

The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on July 20, is scheduled to continue until August 13.

The session has witnessed repeated disruptions over the alleged police action against student protesters, alongside debates on examination reforms, judicial reforms and other legislative business.

Why This Matters

The Monsoon Session has become one of the most politically contentious parliamentary sessions of the year, with repeated confrontations between the government and the Opposition over the handling of student protests, legislative reforms and accountability. Alongside political protests, Parliament is also considering significant legislation, including judicial reforms and amendments related to public examinations, making the coming days crucial for both governance and parliamentary proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why did Rahul Gandhi criticise PM Modi and Amit Shah?

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government was attempting to silence young protesters through police action, FIRs and restrictions on social media accounts. The government has rejected Opposition criticism over its handling of the protests.

Why are Opposition MPs protesting?

The Opposition is demanding accountability over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters linked to demonstrations over the NEET-UG paper leak issue.

What Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha today?

The government is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes changes to the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges.

What Bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday?

The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

When will the Monsoon Session end?

The Monsoon Session is scheduled to conclude on August 13, 2026.