NEW DELHI: Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Parliament’s Monsoon Session got off to a rocky start, with the Opposition targeting the government over the NEET-UG paper leak.
The NDA enters the session strengthened after 37 Opposition MPs crossed over, bringing it closer to the special majority needed for Constitutional Amendment Bills, including those on delimitation and One Nation, One Election.
The Speaker’s decision on 20 rebel TMC MPs, protests over Wangchuk, and Amit Shah’s proposed bill extending statutory protection to Vande Mataram are expected to dominate a high-stakes three-week session.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the police action against CJP protesters, questioning the use of force against demonstrators. Referring to reports of tear gas and baton charges, she said the government was unwilling to discuss pressing public issues while resorting to action against protesters.
“There are problems; there are massive issues. You are not even ready to discuss them, but you are firing tear gas at children and beating them up. For what? These are our children,” she said.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions by Opposition MPs over multiple issues, including the NEET paper leak controversy and the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple. Repeated sloganeering and protests prevented the House from conducting business, forcing successive adjournments before proceedings were called off for the day.
Day 1 of the Monsoon Session in the Rajya Sabha was also washed out as Opposition MPs insisted on a discussion on examination paper leaks.
Floor leaders of the INDIA bloc held a meeting in Parliament during the Monsoon Session on Monday to discuss their strategy. Congress president and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi were among those present.
CPI(M) MP John Brittas urged the government to withdraw the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying he has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking its immediate withdrawal.
Brittas argued that when a similar issue came before the Supreme Court in March, the court observed that there was no legal obligation or penal provision involved and declined to entertain the plea. He alleged that after failing to achieve its objective through executive action, the government was now attempting to impose it through legislation.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda may meet activist Sonam Wangchuk at the hospital if the ongoing protests continue for a longer duration. The possible meeting comes amid efforts by the government to engage with protest leaders as demonstrations over the NEET controversy continue.
PRADHAN ALSO MEETS PROTESTERS
Talks are underway between the protesting leaders and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The reason for the meeting is not yet clear, but it is being linked to the NEET paper leak controversy.
Earlier, Union Health Minister J.Nadda had also met the protesting leaders.
The NEET examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which functions under the Ministry of Education.
The protesting leaders are also likely to meet JP Nadda again.
Authorities are trying to prevent protesters from moving towards the Parliament complex and the Central Secretariat area.
Tear gas was used to disperse protesters after clashes with the police.
