Parliament – Rajya Sabha Adjourned Again Amid Opposition Protest Over NEET Issue

Parliament –The Rajya Sabha witnessed another disruption on Friday as Opposition parties intensified their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. Continuous protests inside the House forced the Chair to suspend proceedings for the second time during the day, leaving little room for legislative business as the Monsoon Session continued.

Opposition Renews Demand for Minister’s Resignation

When the Upper House reconvened at 12 noon after an earlier break, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge stood up to reiterate the Opposition’s demand that the Union Education Minister step down in connection with the NEET paper leak matter. His remarks were immediately followed by loud protests from Opposition benches, creating an atmosphere that made it difficult for the House to function.

With members raising slogans and the disruption continuing, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan announced that the House would remain adjourned until 2 p.m. This marked the second suspension of proceedings on Friday.

Morning Session Also Witnessed Heated Exchanges

The day’s first sitting had already been affected by political disagreements. Earlier in the morning, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over the alleged use of force by Delhi Police against students who were protesting. The issue added to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the ongoing debate over the NEET controversy.

As a result, the fifth day of the Monsoon Session saw repeated interruptions, preventing lawmakers from taking up scheduled discussions and legislative work.

Routine Parliamentary Business Completed Briefly

Before the protests escalated, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Kargil War, with the House observing the occasion through a formal message of remembrance.

Following the tribute, routine parliamentary procedures were carried out for a short period. Official papers were placed before the House, and several committee reports were presented as part of the day’s listed business.

Among those submitting important reports were members Ghanshyam Tewari and Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who tabled Action Taken Reports related to the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee and the Public Accounts Committee.

Protests Continue to Affect Parliamentary Functioning

Despite these formal proceedings, the continuing demonstrations by Opposition members prevented any meaningful debate or consideration of legislative matters. Opposition parties remained firm in their demand for a detailed discussion on the alleged examination irregularities and sought greater accountability from the government over the issue.

The repeated interruptions meant that the Upper House was unable to conduct substantial business for much of the day, reflecting the sharp political differences over the handling of the examination controversy.

Standoff Expected to Continue During Monsoon Session

The ongoing deadlock highlights the widening divide between the government and Opposition over the response to the alleged NEET paper leak, an issue that has drawn widespread attention because of its impact on students across the country.

With the Monsoon Session still underway, political observers expect both sides to continue pressing their respective positions. Unless a consensus is reached on how the matter will be addressed inside Parliament, further disruptions could affect the pace of legislative work in the coming days.

The repeated adjournments have once again brought attention to concerns over parliamentary productivity, even as Opposition parties insist that the education-related issue deserves immediate discussion and accountability within the House.