Parliament Monsoon Session Day 5: Both Houses Adjourned as Opposition Intensifies NEET Paper Leak Protest

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 5 began on Friday (July 24, 2026) with fresh disruptions as the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were repeatedly adjourned amid continued protests by Opposition parties over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. The Opposition remained firm on its demand for a detailed discussion on the examination issue and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, resulting in yet another day of legislative deadlock.

Since the Monsoon Session commenced on July 20, Parliament has witnessed little legislative business, with proceedings frequently interrupted by slogan-shouting and protests from Opposition MPs. On Friday, both Houses were adjourned until noon within minutes of convening, extending the impasse into the fifth consecutive day.

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been unable to function normally since the beginning of the Monsoon Session due to persistent Opposition protests.

Opposition MPs have consistently demanded an immediate debate on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and have called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding the Centre accountable for the examination controversy.

Despite repeated appeals from the Chair to maintain order, disruptions continued, forcing both Houses to suspend proceedings shortly after they began.

Opposition Stands Firm on NEET Debate
The NEET paper leak controversy continues to dominate political discourse inside and outside Parliament.

Leaders from several Opposition parties have argued that the issue concerns the future of millions of students and deserves an immediate discussion under appropriate parliamentary rules. They have also questioned the government's handling of the examination process and sought greater accountability.

The Opposition has maintained that discussions should include the alleged irregularities in the examination system as well as police action against protesting students in New Delhi.
Kiren Rijiju Accuses Opposition of Avoiding Debate
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition on Thursday, accusing it of imposing "pre-conditions" for participating in a discussion on the NEET issue.

According to Rijiju, the government is prepared to debate the matter in Parliament but believes the Opposition is unwilling to proceed unless its political demands, including the resignation of the Education Minister, are accepted first.

He said the government also wishes to present its position on the issue and urged Opposition members to allow Parliament to function normally.
PM Modi Promises Cabinet Discussion on NEET
Adding another development to the ongoing controversy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Thursday night addressing concerns surrounding the NEET paper leak.
The Prime Minister stated that the government would discuss the issue during Friday's Cabinet meeting and indicated that legislation aimed at strengthening action against examination-related irregularities could be introduced in Parliament next week.

The announcement is being viewed as the Centre's attempt to address growing public concern over paper leaks and examination security.

Despite the continuing disruptions, the government's legislative agenda for Friday remains significant.

According to the revised List of Business, the Lok Sabha is scheduled to consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.

The legislation seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court to address the growing backlog of pending cases and improve the efficiency of the country's highest judicial institution.

However, repeated adjournments may delay consideration of the Bill if disruptions continue throughout the day.

Apart from legislative business, Parliament is also expected to receive several important reports from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The PAC plays a crucial role in examining government expenditure and reviewing reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The committee's findings often influence administrative reforms and financial accountability within government departments.

Whether these reports can be formally presented will depend on whether proceedings resume without further interruptions.

Political Deadlock Shows No Signs of Ending
The continuing standoff between the government and the Opposition has effectively stalled Parliament for an entire week.

While the Centre maintains that it is ready for a debate on the NEET issue, Opposition parties insist that meaningful discussions cannot take place without addressing their demand for accountability and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Political observers believe the next round of discussions between floor leaders could determine whether the impasse can be resolved in the coming days.

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 5 once again highlighted the deep political divide over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. With repeated adjournments, continued Opposition protests, and competing narratives from both sides, Parliament remained unable to conduct normal business.
As the government prepares to discuss the issue at the Cabinet level and plans fresh legislation on examination-related offences, all eyes will remain on Parliament to see whether consensus can be reached and legislative work can resume.

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