Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Parliament impasse over NEET-UG exam demands
The Parliament in India is having a big argument.
The Opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, wants the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of problems with a big exam called NEET-UG.
They say no debate can happen until he steps down.
The government, led by JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, says they are ready to talk about the exam issues but don't think the minister should resign.
Both sides are accusing each other of not following the rules of Parliament.
The Opposition says the government is not letting them talk about important issues, while the government says the Opposition is being disruptive.
Both houses of Parliament had to stop their meetings for the day because of the arguments.
Opposition demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any debate on NEET-UG exam irregularities.
Government insists it is ready for a discussion on NEET-UG issues without the precondition of Pradhan's resignation.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned for the day due to disruptions and protests.
Opposition accuses the government of violating democratic values and parliamentary decorum.
Government accuses the Opposition of being irresponsible and anti-democratic, disrupting parliamentary proceedings.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge (Opposition), Dharmendra Pradhan (Education Minister), JP Nadda (Leader of the House), Kiren Rijiju (Parliamentary Affairs Minister), Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- What
- Parliamentary impasse over NEET-UG exam irregularities and demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Wednesday, during the Monsoon session
- Where
- Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition demands resignation of Education Minister before debate on NEET-UG issues, while the government insists on discussing without preconditions
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition's Stance
Opposition demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any debate on NEET-UG exam irregularities.
Government's Stance
Government insists it is ready for a discussion on NEET-UG issues but opposes the precondition of Pradhan's resignation.
Parliamentary Conduct
Opposition's Stance
Opposition accuses the government of violating democratic values and parliamentary decorum by not allowing urgent debates on critical issues.
Government's Stance
Government accuses the Opposition of being irresponsible and anti-democratic, disrupting parliamentary proceedings through sloganeering and protests.
- Date
- Wednesday, during the Monsoon session
- Key Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Dharmendra Pradhan, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Issue
- NEET-UG exam irregularities and student protests
- Parliamentary Rules
- Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States
- Government's Position
- Ready for discussion on NEET-UG issues without precondition of resignation
- Opposition's Position
- Demands resignation of Education Minister before any debate
Sources
Parliament impasse continues, Kharge says no debate until Pradhan resigns; both houses adjourned for the day
Discussion on NEET only after Pradhan resigns, says Kharge. Nadda calls INDIA bloc ‘irresponsible’
'Need Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation First': Opposition On Centre's NEET Discussion Stand
Parliament deadlocked for the third consecutive day, Opposition firm on resignation of Pradhan
Rajya Sabha impasse on: Government says ready for debate, Opposition wants Pradhan resignation first
