Anti-Paper Leak Bill Passed Amid Massive Row Over Rahul Gandhi's Pellet Gun Claim

The Anti-Paper Leak Bill has been passed after nearly two days of intense debate in the Lok Sabha, but the legislation itself was overshadowed by a fierce political confrontation over the July 20 police crackdown on student protesters. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorising the use of pellet guns against students, triggering massive protests from the Treasury benches and repeated interventions from the Chair. Union Minister Jitendra Singh firmly rejected the allegation, insisting that the Home Minister neither orders police action nor firing, while a heated exchange led to one of Rahul Gandhi's remarks being expunged from the House records. The political storm comes against the backdrop of India Today's reporting, which documented hospital records showing pellet injuries suffered by several student protesters during the July 20 crackdown. As the Opposition staged a walkout, the government secured the passage of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill. Watch this report for the key moments from the parliamentary clash, the government's response, the Opposition's allegations, and why the controversy over the police action continues to dominate the national conversation.