Lok Sabha debates anti-paper leak bill; TMC MP slams betrayal
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
TMC MP Saugata Roy announced a six-hour Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak bill. He also criticized former TMC MPs who joined the newly formed NCPI and the BJP-led NDA alliance, calling it a 'betrayal'.
Background
The anti-paper leak bill aims to prevent and penalize leaks of examination papers. The NCPI is a new political party formed by former TMC members who have aligned with the NDA.
Key facts
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TMC MP Saugata Roy confirmed a six-hour Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak bill.
Roy slammed former TMC MPs for joining the newly formed NCPI and the NDA alliance.
The former TMC MPs are set to attend the NDA's 'Mangal Milan' parliamentary meeting.
The debate took place during a stormy session in Lok Sabha.
Prelims pointers
- Anti-paper leak bill
- Lok Sabha
- TMC
- NCPI
- NDA
- Mangal Milan meeting
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Parliamentary debates and legislative process
- GS2 Polity: Anti-defection law and party switching