# Manusmriti mention sparks Rajya Sabha uproar, Nadda objects 2026-08-07T15:22:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge triggered a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday when he read from the Manusmriti during a debate on the anti-paper leak Bill. BJP members strongly objected. Union Minister JP Nadda, leading the ruling party's counter, urged the Speaker to expunge the remarks, saying they could "disrupt peace of the society." Kharge had earlier criticised the Bill as ineffective, saying only changes in exam conduct would help. The Bill, which amends a 2024 law, was passed in the Lok Sabha on July 29. It proposes fast-track courts in every state, investigations within two months, up to 10 years in jail and fines of Rs 50 lakh for individuals, and up to Rs 10 crore for organised syndicates. The Congress has long accused the RSS of wanting the Manusmriti, not the Constitution, as India's guiding framework. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: anti-paper leak Bill, JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge, Manusmriti, Parliament ruckus, Rajya Sabha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/manusmriti-mention-sparks-rajya-sabha-uproar-nadda-objects/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/manusmriti-mention-sparks-rajya-sabha-uproar-nadda-objects/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.