Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Over NEET Protest Brutality Claims
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned after a big argument between the opposition and the government.
The opposition wanted to talk about how police allegedly hurt students who were protesting about a leaked exam.
They said police used pellet guns and beat people with sticks.
The government said the police didn't use pellet guns.
The opposition wanted the leaders to explain and take responsibility, but the government said the rules don't allow it unless everyone agrees.
Because they couldn't agree, the meeting was postponed.
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over alleged police brutality against NEET protesters.
Opposition seeks urgent discussion under Rule 267 on alleged use of pellet guns and lathi-charge.
Chairman rejects notice, stating Rule 267 can only be invoked in 'rarest of rare' circumstances with consensus.
Delhi Police denies using pellet guns; CRPF has not responded to allegations involving the Rapid Action Force.
Opposition demands statements from Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET paper leak, Opposition parties (Congress, TMC), Government (Delhi Police, CRPF)
- What
- Alleged police brutality against protesters, adjournment of Rajya Sabha
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Opposition seeks urgent discussion on alleged police excesses; government denies pellet gun use
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Use of Force Against Protesters
Opposition's Stance
Opposition alleges excessive force, including pellet guns, lathi-charge, and tear gas, causing injuries to students and journalists.
Government's Stance
Delhi Police denies using pellet guns; CRPF has not responded to allegations involving the Rapid Action Force.
Invocation of Rule 267
Opposition's Stance
Opposition argues that the issue qualifies as a 'rarest of rare' circumstance warranting an urgent discussion.
Government's Stance
Chairman insists Rule 267 can only be invoked with the consensus of the House and in 'rarest of rare' circumstances.
- Date of Incident
- July 20, 2026
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Opposition Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Randeep Surjewala, Syed Naseer Hussain, Renuka Chowdhury, Sagarika Ghose
- Government Response
- Denial of pellet gun use by Delhi Police; CRPF has not responded
- Legislative Action
- Centre to introduce a bill in Lok Sabha to strengthen anti-paper leak law
Sources
LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar Over NEET Protest Crackdown
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned amid Opposition's uproar against 'police brutality' on Cockroach Party protest
Congress stages Parliament protest over 'police brutality' against NEET demonstrators, demands Amit Shah's apology
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over alleged police brutality against NEET protesters
Oppn seeks urgent debate on police brutality at Gen Z protests