Indian Parliament Deadlocked Over NEET Paper Leak and Police Action
The Indian Parliament’s Monsoon Session (July 20–28, 2026) saw repeated adjournments in both houses as opposition parties demanded a debate under special rules on the NEET exam paper leak and alleged police brutality against student protesters. The government offered to discuss the issue but rejected opposition conditions. No major legislative business was passed for seven days, with key bills stalled amid sloganeering and black-attire protests.
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Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Protests Over Ram Temple Donation Scam
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on July 31, 2026, shortly after convening at 11 a.m. due to protests by Opposition MPs over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan declined Congress's demand to allow Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak immediately, accusing the party of being in 'Emergency mode' and practicing 'dictatorship.' The Opposition sought a response from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesters on July 20 and raised concerns about fund misappropriation and land acquisition irregularities for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The Chairman later permitted Kharge to speak but ruled out admitting notices under Rule 267. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the Opposition of 'cheap politics.' The session was adjourned amid continued sloganeering.
Rajya Sabha adjourned twice as Opposition demands Amit Shah’s presence over protest crackdown
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on July 29, 2026, as Opposition parties protested the absence of Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded a statement on police actions against demonstrators. The disruption stemmed from a July 20 police crackdown on protesters and an attempt by Delhi Police to arrest former JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh at the CPI(M) headquarters. Opposition MPs, including CPI(M)'s John Brittas and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, argued that democracy was under threat. Leader of the House J.P. Nadda defended the police action as a routine law-and-order matter. The House failed to function during the first half of the day, reflecting ongoing confrontations between the government and Opposition during the Monsoon Session.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned for Seventh Day Amid Opposition Protests Over Police Action
The Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament, was adjourned for the seventh consecutive day on July 28, 2026, during the Monsoon Session. Opposition members continued to protest, demanding an apology from the government for police action against protesters who were seeking the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak scandal. The only legislative business conducted was the introduction of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, which aims to ensure faster payment to MSME suppliers. Deputy Chairman Harivansh attempted to move the House to other business, including the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, but disruptions persisted. The House was first adjourned at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and then again for the day shortly after reconvening.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 7: Lok Sabha to Debate Public Examinations Amendment Bill
On Day 7 of the Indian Parliament's Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate and pass the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces strong penal provisions against paper leaks. The Rajya Sabha will discuss and pass the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and introduce the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. However, proceedings are overshadowed by opposition protests demanding a statement from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of police force against student protesters in Delhi on July 20. Congress MPs Randeep Singh Surjewala and Manickam Tagore submitted adjournment motions in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha respectively, seeking urgent discussions on police excesses and the Centre's stand on the Cauvery River Mekedatu project.
Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Adjourned for Sixth Day Without Business
The Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) was adjourned for the sixth consecutive day during the Monsoon Session on July 27, 2026, without transacting any business. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was listed for consideration, could not be taken up due to persistent Opposition protests. Opposition members, led by Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to the Congress to allow discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning that the youth of the country were watching. Deputy Chairman Harivansh adjourned the House multiple times throughout the day as protests continued. The Opposition also moved adjournment motions under Rule 267, which were disallowed by Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4: Opposition MPs Move Adjournment Motions as Deadlock Continues Over NEET Paper Leak Discussion
On the fourth day of the Indian Parliament's Monsoon Session (starting July 20, 2026), both Houses remain deadlocked as Opposition MPs move adjournment motions. No business has been transacted in the first three days due to repeated adjournments amid Opposition protests. The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, demands a discussion on police 'brutality' against protesting students and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. The government is willing to discuss the NEET issue but not under the Opposition's preferred procedural rules (Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, Rule 56 in Lok Sabha). The Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, with Opposition members moving a statutory resolution to disapprove the bill. The Public Accounts Committee is also set to present critical reports.
Opposition and Government Clash Over NEET Debate in Rajya Sabha; House Adjourned Repeatedly
On July 22, 2026, the Indian Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) was repeatedly adjourned due to a standoff between the Opposition and the ruling government over the rules for debating the alleged NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) question paper leak. The Opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded a discussion under Rule 267, which requires suspension of the day's business, and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The government, represented by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju, stated it was willing to discuss all issues but refused to accept conditions on the debate format. Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh ruled that an adjournment motion could only be taken up in 'rarest of the rare' situations, which the Opposition argued this case qualified as. The House witnessed sloganeering, black attire worn by Opposition MPs, and multiple adjournments, with no scheduled business taken up for the day.
Indian Parliament Paralysed for Second Day Over NEET Leak and Student Protests
Both Houses of the Indian Parliament remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on July 21, 2026, during the Monsoon Session as Opposition members protested over three issues: an alleged NEET paper leak, a police crackdown on students protesting in the national capital, and an alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple. Lok Sabha was adjourned twice before being suspended for the day at 2 p.m., while Rajya Sabha saw similar disruptions. Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, met Speaker Om Birla demanding a discussion on police brutality against students. Gandhi later stated the Speaker said he needed government permission for a debate. The INDIA bloc floor leaders also met to coordinate strategy. The protests stem from a police lathi-charge on students demonstrating against the education system on July 20.