Rahul Gandhi To Hold Press Conference At 6 PM After Lok Sabha Uproar

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has expressed intense dissatisfaction following the proceedings in the lower house of Parliament today. In a move that signals a direct confrontation with the government, Gandhi took to the social media platform X to announce a press conference scheduled for 6 PM this evening. His post on the platform reflected a high degree of anger and frustration, as he claimed that he would use the press conference to voice everything that he was allegedly prevented from saying within the hallowed halls of the Parliament. This announcement comes in the wake of a tumultuous session where the opposition leader was unable to conclude his speech during a critical legislative discussion.

Uproar Over the Public Examinations Bill

The tension began to build during the discussion on the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026'. As Rahul Gandhi participated in the debate, the Lok Sabha witnessed scenes of significant chaos and shouting. The Leader of the Opposition was in the middle of his address when the house was plunged into an uproar, preventing him from finishing his points. Shortly after the session was interrupted, Gandhi posted on X, stating that he would hold a press conference at 6 PM to say what he wasn't allowed to say in the House. His post was a direct challenge to the ruling party, suggesting that his voice was being suppressed during the parliamentary debate.

Serious Allegations Against the Home Minister

In his social media post, Rahul Gandhi didn't mince words, while he wrote that during his speech in Parliament today, he raised the issue of what he termed as "brutality" against students in Delhi. He went a step further by naming Home Minister Amit Shah as the individual responsible for these actions. Gandhi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) didn't allow him to speak on this matter. " This statement highlighted his focus on student-related issues and his belief that the government was trying to silence his critique of the Home Minister's role in handling student protests.

Government and Speaker's Response

The allegations made by Rahul Gandhi didn't go unchallenged. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted strongly to the statements made by the Leader of the Opposition. Rijiju demanded that Gandhi clarify the basis on which he was leveling such serious allegations against a responsible person of the country, or else he should offer an apology. Adding to this, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla intervened, stating that the Leader of the Opposition can't make allegations against anyone without facts, investigation, or evidence. The Speaker emphasized the need for maintaining the dignity of the House and adhering to parliamentary norms while making such serious charges.

Ideological Capture of the Education System

During the course of the debate, before the house was adjourned, Rahul Gandhi made several other pointed remarks. He alleged that the "soul" of the country's education system has been captured by the BJP's ideological organization. He further claimed that the former Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, was merely a "symbol" in this setup, while gandhi also touched upon the ongoing student protests, noting that while the parents of the protesting children might not have the courage to face the BJP and its ideological organization, the children themselves have stood up to the challenge. He praised the students for casting aside their fear and openly questioning the status quo.

The "So-called Home Minister" Remark and Adjournment

Rahul Gandhi also commented on the absence of the Home Minister in the House. " This remark added further fuel to the fire, leading to intense protests from the treasury benches. Amidst the escalating chaos, Speaker Om Birla was forced to adjourn the meeting at 1:53 PM until 2:30 PM. The atmosphere remained charged as both sides refused to back down from their respective positions.

The Unparliamentary Word Controversy

Even at the beginning of his speech, Rahul Gandhi faced hurdles. He used a specific word while referring to a female student, which the ruling party immediately flagged as unparliamentary. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to the term and requested that it be removed from the records of the proceedings. Speaker Om Birla also advised the Leader of the Opposition to speak on the bill while maintaining the dignity of the Parliament. In response to the constant interruptions from the treasury benches, Rahul Gandhi briefly refused to continue and sat down in his seat. " Following this, the Leader of the Opposition resumed his speech, though the verbal sparring between the two sides continued throughout the session.