Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha impasse over police action on students
The Rajya Sabha is stuck in a deadlock because the opposition wants to talk about the police using too much force on student protesters, but the government won't let them.
The opposition also wants the Education Minister to step down because of problems with exams.
The opposition says the Prime Minister and Home Minister are silent on these issues.
The government won't agree to discuss these things, so the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned several times.
Opposition parties submitted a notice under Rule 267 to discuss police action against student protesters.
Government refuses to discuss the issue, leading to an impasse in Rajya Sabha.
Opposition also wants a discussion on the silence of Prime Minister and Home Minister on student protests.
Opposition demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Rajya Sabha has witnessed repeated adjournments since the Monsoon Session began.
- Who
- Opposition parties led by Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
- What
- Impasse in Rajya Sabha over discussion on police action against student protesters
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Government's refusal to discuss the issue under Rule 267
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Discussion on Police Action
Opposition's Stance
The opposition demands a discussion on the alleged use of excessive force by police against peaceful student protesters.
Government's Stance
The government refuses to discuss the issue, leading to an impasse.
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition's Stance
The opposition wants Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign due to the NEET examination paper leak and subsequent protests.
Government's Stance
The government does not agree with the opposition's demand for the minister's resignation.
- Date of Protests
- July 20
- Notice Submitted Under
- Rule 267
- Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Rahul Gandhi
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Home Minister
- Amit Shah
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan