Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Opposition MPs Seek Discussion on Police Action Against Students
Some MPs in the Rajya Sabha want to talk about how the police treated students who were protesting.
They say the police used too much force, like hitting them with sticks and using tear gas.
The MPs also want to discuss problems with exams, like papers being leaked and mistakes in marking.
They think these issues are very important and need to be fixed to make sure exams are fair and safe for students.
Opposition MPs gave adjournment notices in the Rajya Sabha to discuss police action against protesting students.
They also sought a discussion on the crisis in India's examination system, including NEET paper leaks and CBSE marking irregularities.
MPs argued that police used excessive force, causing injuries and trauma to students and parents.
They demanded comprehensive reforms to restore public confidence in the examination and recruitment systems.
At least 93 NEET-linked student suicides have been reported in the last five years.
- Who
- Opposition MPs including Sanjay Singh (AAP), Renuka Chowdhury, and Syed Naseer Hussain (Congress)
- What
- Adjournment notices in the Rajya Sabha seeking discussion on police action against students and examination system reforms
- When
- July 22, 2024
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To address alleged police atrocities and the crisis in India's examination system
Opposition MPs
Government
Police Action Against Students
Opposition MPs
Opposition MPs argue that police used excessive force, including lathi-charge, tear gas, and water cannons, causing injuries and trauma to students and parents.
Government
The government has not yet publicly responded to these allegations.
Examination System Reforms
Opposition MPs
Opposition MPs demand comprehensive reforms to address issues like paper leaks and irregularities in the examination system.
Government
The government has not yet publicly responded to these demands.
- Date
- July 22, 2024
- Location
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Issues Raised
- Police action against students, examination system reforms
- NEET-UG 2026
- Cancelled due to allegations of a large-scale paper leak
- NEET-linked Student Suicides
- At least 93 reported in the last five years
- MPs Involved
- Sanjay Singh (AAP), Renuka Chowdhury, Syed Naseer Hussain (Congress)