Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Claims Mic Silenced in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, claimed that his microphone was switched off during a session where he wanted to respond to a statement about discussing the NEET paper leak issue.
He stated that the Opposition is ready to discuss the issue but only after the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is removed from office.
The Opposition has three main demands: the removal of the Education Minister, action against those who attacked students, and an apology from the Prime Minister.
The government, on the other hand, is willing to discuss the issue but does not agree to the precondition of removing the Education Minister.
Additionally, the government has proposed setting up fast-track courts for paper leak cases, which the Opposition criticizes as a measure that does not address the root cause of the problem.
Rahul Gandhi alleged his mic was switched off in Lok Sabha during a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue.
The Opposition demands the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion.
Three key demands by the Opposition include the removal of the Education Minister, action against attackers, and an apology from the Prime Minister.
The government proposes fast-track courts for paper leak cases, criticized by the Opposition as ineffective.
The next Lok Sabha session is scheduled for July 27, 2024, at 11 am.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju, Dharmendra Pradhan, Karti P. Chidambaram
- What
- Allegations of mic being switched off and demands for Education Minister's removal
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Opposition demands action on NEET paper leak issue
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Discussion Conditions
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition demands the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion on the NEET paper leak issue.
Government's Stance
The government is willing to discuss the issue but does not agree to the precondition of removing the Education Minister.
Fast-Track Courts
Opposition's Stance
The Opposition criticizes the government's proposal for fast-track courts, stating it does not address the root cause of paper leaks.
Government's Stance
The government proposes fast-track courts and stricter punishments as a solution to the paper leak issue.
- Date
- July 24, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju, Dharmendra Pradhan, Karti P. Chidambaram
- Issue
- NEET paper leak
- Opposition Demands
- Removal of Education Minister, action against attackers, PM's apology
- Government Proposal
- Fast-track courts for paper leak cases
- Next Lok Sabha Session
- July 27, 2024, at 11 am