Priyanka's camera jibe to NEET protests: Top moments from Lok Sabha anti

Priyanka Gandhi's 'camera angle' remark on PM Modi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate, saying that attempts to connect with Gen Z through videos would not be enough. "If you want to win over Gen Z, then making videos with different camera angles will not help. The prime minister needs to change the angle of his heart, not the angle of cameras," she said. She also raised concerns over student protests and alleged that young people faced injustice due to repeated paper leak cases. (Image: PTI)

Dayanidhi Maran's call to abolish NEET: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran reiterated his party's demand to scrap NEET during the discussion. "Enough is enough, ban NEET, abolish NEET. Do not go for 'One India, One Examination'. Our strength comes from our diversity," he said. Maran argued that the anti-paper leak Bill did not address what he described as the larger concerns linked to the medical entrance exam. (Image: PTI)

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over paper leaks: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Centre over the NEET paper leak issue, saying the government was forced to accept the demands of protesting students. "When the government gets rattled, it accepts... the government bowed down and accepted the demands," Yadav said, referring to the resignation of former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He also criticised the police action during student protests, alleging the use of force, and said the agitation was the first such movement supported by parents. (Image: PTI)

Tejasvi Surya's defence of stricter law: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said repeated paper leaks showed the need for a stronger legal framework. Responding to Opposition criticism, he said the absence of a special law was one reason convictions were not happening in such cases. "Fixing the exam system is only fixing the bug. Fixing the education system is actually fixing the source code," he said, arguing that wider education reforms were also needed. (Image: PTI)

Jitendra Singh defends anti-paper leak Bill: Union minister Jitendra Singh defended the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying it reflects the government's commitment to protecting students and improving the examination system. The Bill proposes stricter punishment for paper leaks, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh for serious offences. (Image: PTI)

Bansuri Swaraj accuses Opposition of 'selective outrage': BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj defended the Bill and accused the Opposition of raising the issue selectively. She said paper leaks had taken place during governments led by different parties and argued that the new law would ensure faster prosecution and stricter punishment. "This is not about whataboutery but about calling out the Opposition's selective outrage," she said. (Image: PTI)

Gaurav Gogoi questions government's approach: Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned whether increasing penalties alone would solve the problem of paper leaks. He said students were forced to protest because their concerns were not addressed and argued that wider reforms in the education system were needed. (Image: PTI)

Abhishek Banerjee attacks Centre over NEET controversy: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee supported the Bill but criticised the government's handling of the NEET paper leak issue. He said the legislation could not erase the difficulties faced by students and alleged that the government failed to respond adequately to their concerns. (Image: PTI)

Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu suggests NEET reform: TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu called for changes in the NEET examination system. He suggested conducting NEET-UG multiple times a year instead of once annually, saying students should get more flexibility while appearing for the exam. (Image: PTI)