Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Parliament Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Student Actions
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on July 27, 2024, because Opposition MPs were protesting.
They want to talk about the police using too much force, like pellet guns, against students who were protesting about problems with the NEET exams.
The Opposition also wants the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign and for NEET to be banned.
The government hasn't said anything about these demands yet.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm on July 27, 2024, due to Opposition protests.
Opposition MPs demanded a discussion on the use of force against students protesting NEET paper leaks.
Security personnel allegedly used pellet guns and shock batons against protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Opposition calls for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and a ban on NEET.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said it's the BJP's turn to apologize for the actions against students.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, including Congress and DMK members
- What
- Protests and adjournment of Parliament over Delhi Police action against students
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand discussion on the use of force against students protesting NEET paper leaks
Opposition Demands
Government Stance
Use of Force Against Protesters
Opposition Demands
Opposition demands a discussion on the excessive use of force, including pellet guns and shock batons, against students protesting NEET paper leaks.
Government Stance
Government has not yet publicly responded to the Opposition's demands.
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Opposition Demands
Opposition demands the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leaks.
Government Stance
Government has not yet publicly responded to the demand for Pradhan's resignation.
Ban on NEET
Opposition Demands
Opposition calls for an immediate ban on NEET and an inquiry into the use of lethal weapons against students.
Government Stance
Government has not yet publicly responded to the demand for a ban on NEET.
- Date
- July 27, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Opposition Demands
- Discussion on use of force, resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, ban on NEET
- Government Response
- No public response yet
Sources
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