Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Parliament Stalled Over NEET Controversy
Parliament in India has been disrupted for the third day in a row.
Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are protesting and demanding a discussion on alleged problems with the NEET exam and police actions against students.
They want the Education Minister to resign.
The government says it is willing to discuss the issue but wants to follow the usual rules.
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned multiple times, and no important work has been done since the start of the Monsoon Session.
Parliament proceedings stalled for the third consecutive day due to Opposition protests.
Opposition MPs demand discussion on NEET irregularities and police action against students.
Government willing to discuss but insists on following parliamentary procedures.
Opposition also demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Both Houses adjourned multiple times, no substantive business conducted.
- Who
- Opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Government officials including Kiren Rijiju and Om Birla
- What
- Parliament proceedings stalled due to protests over NEET controversy
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Demands for discussion on NEET irregularities and police action against students
Opposition MPs
Government
Demand for Discussion
Opposition MPs
Opposition MPs demand immediate discussion on NEET irregularities and police action against students.
Government
Government willing to discuss but insists on following parliamentary procedures.
Resignation of Minister
Opposition MPs
Opposition demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
Government does not agree to the resignation demand.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- New Delhi
- Protest Leaders
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
- Demands
- Removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, discussion on NEET irregularities
- Government Response
- Willing to discuss but insists on parliamentary procedures
- Parliamentary Business
- Stalled for the third consecutive day
- Protest Symbol
- Black Day protest