Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Pradhan’s resignation
Opposition's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak kept both Houses of Parliament stalled for a fourth day, exposing the limits of debate in a polarised Parliament.
- The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha were repeatedly adjourned because the Opposition linked debate on the NEET paper leak to a ministerial resignation demand.
- The government said it was ready for an immediate debate and was willing to let the Opposition decide the date and duration of discussion.
- The Opposition said public anger and student distress required accountability at the top before a debate on the NEET paper leak could begin.
What happened
Both Houses of Parliament stayed paralysed for a fourth day because the Opposition demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion on the NEET paper leak could begin. The deadlock affected both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, with repeated adjournments and shouted slogans.
The government said it was ready to discuss the issue immediately and was willing to let the Opposition choose the date and duration of the debate. The Opposition refused to move ahead without the minister’s resignation, saying that public anger and student distress required accountability at the top.
The NEET paper leak controversy can be framed around how parliamentary disruptions affect legislative accountability, Question Hour, and debate on public grievances. The NEET paper leak also connects governance, transparency in examinations, and the Opposition's demand for political accountability in Parliament.
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