Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Parliament Adjourned Over NEET Leak Protests
On Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned due to protests by opposition leaders.
The main issues raised were the alleged NEET paper leak and student protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge spoke about the future of students and the government's alleged use of force against protesters.
Delhi Police denied these allegations, stating that the protest was being handled professionally.
The opposition demanded a discussion on the NEET controversy, but the government did not immediately respond, leading to further adjournments.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned amid opposition protests over NEET paper leak and student protests.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about the future of students and alleged government use of force.
Delhi Police denied allegations of force, stating the protest was handled professionally.
Opposition demanded a discussion on NEET controversy, but the government did not immediately respond.
Both houses were adjourned twice due to the ongoing protests and ruckus.
- Who
- Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, and government officials, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Speaker CP Radhakrishnan
- What
- Adjournment of Parliament amid protests over NEET paper leak and student protests
- When
- Monday, during the Monsoon Session
- Where
- Parliament of India, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition protests over alleged irregularities in NEET examination and student protests at Jantar Mantar
Opposition Leaders
Government and Delhi Police
Use of Force Against Protesters
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders claim that the government used force, including lathi-charges, to suppress student protests at Jantar Mantar.
Government and Delhi Police
Delhi Police denied any use of force and stated that the protest was being handled professionally.
Discussion on NEET Controversy
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders demanded a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the student protests.
Government and Delhi Police
The government did not immediately respond to the demands for a discussion, leading to adjournments.
- Date
- Monday, Monsoon Session
- Location
- Parliament of India, New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Om Birla, CP Radhakrishnan
- Issues Raised
- NEET paper leak, student protests
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Delhi Police Statement
- Denied use of force, stated protest handled professionally
