What happened
Opposition protests over the demand that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign stalled Parliament’s Monsoon Session for a fourth day. The immediate dispute was a proposed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, with the Opposition insisting that resignation must come first and the government saying a comprehensive debate could still be held.
In the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge repeated the resignation demand. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government remained committed to a full discussion and asked the Opposition to choose the date and duration. The House functioned for under ten minutes in the morning before repeated adjournments.
In the Lok Sabha, similar disruptions followed renewed slogans and placards. Speaker Om Birla urged members to allow Question Hour and said the House would then be ready to discuss every issue.
Why the issue matters
The episode highlights a recurring UPSC theme: the balance between parliamentary accountability and legislative disruption. It also keeps the NEET paper leak controversy in the public domain as a governance and credibility issue affecting students, parents, and the functioning of examination systems.
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