Parliament Storm: Both Houses Adjourned Till 12 PM Amid Massive Opposition Ruckus over Police Action
Opposition leaders demanded an urgent debate and accountability over alleged excessive force against students during the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest.
- On Monday, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned until noon following heavy sloganeering by opposition members demanding a government response to police action against students during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest.
- Protesters organized the 'Sansad Chalo' march from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament on July 20 over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities, where security personnel dispersed the gathering with lathicharge and tear gas shelling.
- Alleging security forces deployed pellet guns in Delhi and AK-47 bullets in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of "brutality" and questioned whether Home Minister Amit Shah authorized the use of lethal force against students.
- Opposition floor leaders convened at Parliament House with Rajya Sabha Leader Mallikarjun Kharge to coordinate strategy, filing adjournment motions describing the police response as "brutal and disproportionate" and demanding accountability from the Home Minister.
- Monday marked the sixth consecutive day Question Hour could not proceed during the Monsoon Session, as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warned of action against members violating House dignity and reminded opposition that Question Hour is for asking questions.
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Priyanka further alleged that the country's examination and education system had failed, saying repeated paper leaks had shattered students' trust. "The education system has developed flaws. The exam system has failed," she said.
The Delhi Police has released a report on the lathicharge and use of tear gas during the students' march to Parliament. Police said a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar escalated into a violent clash when a group of protesters attempted an unauthorized march into the high-security zone.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon as oppn seeks govt response on police crackdown on CJP protest
New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Monday as the opposition drowned the proceedings with loud slogans, demanding a response from the government over the police crackdown on students during the CJP-led July 20 protest march to Parliament. As soon as the House met for the day, Lok […]
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Parliament Storm: Both Houses adjourned till 12 PM amid massive Opposition ruckus over police action
High-octane drama gripped the halls of Parliament today as a relentless Opposition launched a blistering offensive against the government.
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