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Manusmriti mention sparks Rajya Sabha uproar, Nadda objects
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The Manusmriti row is a sideshow. Both ruling party and opposition are using it to score points instead of debating the anti-paper leak Bill on its merits. Congress knows the RSS's admiration for Manu's code is old news; BJP knows Kharge was baiting them. Either way, students who lost years to exam scandals gain nothing from this theatre. The real test is whether the amended law can stop the next NEET leak, not which ancient text is cited.
Source: livemint.com
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