Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Lok Sabha adjourned amid NEET paper leak uproar
The Lok Sabha was adjourned just two minutes after it reconvened on Thursday because the Opposition was shouting and demanding an immediate discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak issue.
The government agreed to discuss the issue but wanted to follow the rules of the House.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government will set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in paper leaks and warned that those who harm the future of youth will not be spared.
The Opposition wants an immediate discussion, while the government wants to decide on the date, time, and rule for the discussion.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike demanding action on the paper leak issue, but the government has urged him to end his strike and join the dialogue process.
Lok Sabha adjourned two minutes after reconvening due to Opposition's sloganeering over NEET-UG paper leak.
Government agrees to discuss the issue but wants to follow House rules.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces fast-track courts for swift punishment of those involved in paper leaks.
Opposition demands immediate discussion on paper leaks and exam irregularities.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike; government urges him to end strike and join dialogue.
- Who
- Lok Sabha MPs, Government, Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Adjournment of Lok Sabha amid NEET paper leak uproar
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition's demand for immediate discussion on NEET-UG paper leak and exam irregularities
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Immediate Discussion
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition demands an immediate discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak and other exam irregularities.
Government's Stance
The government agrees to discuss the issue but wants to follow the rules of the House and decide on the date, time, and rule for the discussion.
Hunger Strike
Opposition's Stance
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike demanding action on the paper leak issue.
Government's Stance
The government has urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and join the 'mainstream dialogue process'.
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Issue
- NEET-UG paper leak
- Government's Response
- Agreed to discuss the issue, set up fast-track courts
- Opposition's Demand
- Immediate discussion on paper leaks and exam irregularities
- Prime Minister's Statement
- Directed authorities to take necessary steps for swift punishment of those involved in paper leaks