- Dimple Yadav led a protest march to Jantar Mantar with opposition MPs, demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak and other issues.
- On the first day of the Monsoon Session, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned multiple times due to continuous protests by the Opposition.
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions over the NEET paper leak controversy and the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple.
- The government has listed five new Bills for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, although it has not confirmed any plans to revive the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for a productive session and urged all MPs to participate actively.
Dimple Yadav led a protest march to Jantar Mantar, rallying against the government's handling of the NEET examination amid a chaotic start to the Monsoon Session. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced multiple adjournments due to relentless opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and the alleged theft of Ram Temple donations.123
The session began with Prime Minister Modi urging MPs to engage constructively, but the opposition's demands for discussions on pressing issues were met with silence. Yadav criticized the government for ignoring the youth's concerns, stating, “The entire process is corrupt... students are bearing the brunt of it.” She emphasized the mental stress faced by students and reiterated the Samajwadi Party's support for their cause.
As protests escalated, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned police actions against demonstrators, questioning the use of force against peaceful protests. She stated, “You are firing tear gas at children and beating them up. For what? These are our children.” Meanwhile, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also criticized the police response, highlighting the need for dialogue on the issues raised.
Despite the government's agenda for the session, including five new bills, the opposition's insistence on discussing the NEET and Ram Temple issues has overshadowed legislative business, leading to a complete washout of the first day.45
“The government has listed five new Bills for the session but has not confirmed reviving the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which was defeated in April with 298 votes against the required two-thirds majority. Meanwhile, Opposition MPs demand discussions on the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram Temple donation theft before any legislative business.”
Deccan Herald
