NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs Face Off at Parliament's Makar Dwar Amid NEET Protests
Opposition and ruling alliance lawmakers traded protests as the government announced fast-track courts for examination paper leak cases, while talks on a parliamentary debate stalled.
- On Thursday, rival NDA and INDIA MPs held confrontational protests at Makar Dwar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, with tensions escalating when CPI MP John Brittas pulled a poster from BJP MP Arun Singh.
- Opposition parties demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam. Disruptions have halted proceedings in both Houses for consecutive days.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to punish those responsible for leaks. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Lok Sabha Speaker to press for a debate.
- Disruptions forced the adjournment of both Houses for the day amid the ongoing deadlock. Rijiju accused the Opposition of avoiding discussion, asserting the government remained committed to protecting students interests and referred to the Centre's decision to establish fast-track courts.
- Rijiju stated the Opposition could "speak for as long as they want" and that the debate could continue for "even two days". Protests persisted outside Parliament at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability over the examination scandal.
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Parliament remains deadlocked for 4th day over NEET row
Parliament remained paralysed for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday as continuing protests by the Opposition over the NEET paper leak controversy and its demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan forced repeated adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, with no legislative business transacted. According to PTI, the deadlock continued amid loud sloganeering by Opposition members, while MPs from both th…
Opposition Huddles At Rahul Gandhi's Residence Amid NEET Row
The INDIA bloc held a key strategy meeting at Rahul Gandhi's residence as the Opposition intensified its campaign against the Centre over the alleged paper leak issue. Leaders discussed their next course of action, including a proposed protest march to Rajghat, while continuing to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The meeting comes amid ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar and heightened political activity in Parliament.
How opposition protests have shaped Parliament since 2021
New Delhi: The Centre’s assurance that Parliament will discuss the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and hold a meeting with activist Sonam Wangchuk has temporarily lowered tensions. However, the larger story extends far beyond one session. Over the last several years, Parliament has increasingly become a battleground where the Opposition has relied on protests and disruptions to force discussions on politically sensitive issues, while the government h…
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