Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Adjourned For The Day As Ruckus Continues Over NEET Debate

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day amid ruckus over the NEET paper leak issue. ,

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar on the NEET paper leak issue., — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2026

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day amid loud protests by opposition parties. ,

Loud protests by opposition force adjournment of Lok Sabha for day, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2026

An offer for continuation of talks was sent to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday. However, the offer was rejected by CJP's leadership, news agency ANI reported citing government sources. 

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready to hold a discussion on the NEET paper leak in both Houses. 

"All parties have demanded that NEET be discussed. Today, the entire NDA party has again demanded that NEET be discussed. I felt that yesterday, after meeting with Kharge ji and some other opposition leaders, we had a little hope that a discussion could take place today. The Congress party imposed a condition. We requested that we decide among ourselves how and for how long the discussion would proceed but don't impose conditions. Your intention to impose conditions is not correct because you want to stop the discussion. We are again requesting that the NEET exam be discussed thoroughly in both Houses, without any politicisation," he was quoted as saying.

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said, "When they (the govt) are accepting there was a paper leak, then resignation (by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan) should be given. We will start the discussion after the resignation is given."

Speaking to news agency PTI on reported mobile internet near Jantar Mantar, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "They have cut all the internet. What are they doing? These are not terrorists. Their parents and families will be worried because they cannot contact them. They are being tear-gassed and beaten. What kind of democracy is this?... The Prime Minister takes credit for every achievement of this nation, whether it is reaching Mars or the success of our youth in the Olympics or Asian Games. If he takes credit for every achievement, then it is time for him to take responsibility as well. It is under his government that people are being beaten. In the last 10 years, 152 question papers have leaked, yet there has not been a single conviction. If the Prime Minister is responsible for every achievement, then he is also responsible for what is happening today."

Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 2 PM amid Opposition protests over NEET paper leak.

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM.,

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition continues to demand Pradhan's resignation before NEET discussion, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2026

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met Lok Sabha Om Birla. 

Opposition parties staged a protest at Makar Dwar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In response, the BJP held a counter-protest against the Opposition. 

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned to meet again at 12 PM. 

"All parties have demanded that NEET be discussed. Today, the entire NDA party has again demanded that NEET be discussed. I felt that yesterday, after meeting with Kharge ji and some other opposition leaders, we had a little hope that a discussion could take place today. The Congress party imposed a condition. We requested that we decide among ourselves how and for how long the discussion would proceed but don't impose conditions. Your intention to impose conditions is not correct because you want to stop the discussion. We are again requesting that the NEET exam be discussed thoroughly in both Houses, without any politicization. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took a very strong step and informed the country that judicial fast track courts should be established so that if any incident occurs in the country, the harshest punishment can be given as soon as possible. Such a good decision has been taken by the government. My request is that you do not impose any conditions," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and others staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises.,

#WATCH | Delhi: LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and others join the INDIA bloc protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises.

NDA MPs are also protesting in front of the INDIA alliance MPs. pic.twitter.com/6gyEeiBnsb, — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 PM. 

In a sharp response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on the paper leak, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the prime minister of harming the future of the youth. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi alleged that PM Modi encouraged the destruction of the education system and protected those responsible. He further reiterated his three demands, including resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and apology to the students.

As Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continued at Jantar Mantar on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first direct message in two months, assured that 'fast-track courts' will be set up to "ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks".

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared."

Leaders from both the ruling NDA and the Opposition hold a protest at Makar Dwar inside Parliament premises.

Parliament is set to reconvene on Thursday for the fourth day of the Monsoon Session after both Houses were repeatedly adjourned on Wednesday due to opposition protests.