Parliament Stalled in Monsoon Session over NEET Leak, Student Police Action and Ram Temple Donation Issue

Parliamentary Stalemate in Monsoon Session On 21 July 2026 , both houses of the Indian Parliament remained paralysed during the second day of the Monsoon Session . Opposition members protested three issues: a suspected NEET paper leak, a police lathi‑charge on student demonstrators in Delhi, and alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple. Key Developments Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi , met Speaker Om Birla demanding a floor discussion on police brutality and the examination crisis. The Speaker replied that a discussion requires prior government permission, leading to repeated adjournments. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned multiple times—first at 11 a.m., then at noon, and finally after the post‑lunch sitting. Opposition MPs raised slogans during Question Hour and after official papers were laid, prompting the Speaker and the Chairman to suspend proceedings. A high‑level meeting of the INDIA bloc in the Rajya Sabha, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge , outlined the day’s protest strategy. Important Facts Adjournments occurred at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and after the afternoon session, leaving the House without any substantive debate. Opposition leaders present included Sonia Gandhi , Jairam Ramesh , K.C. Venugopal , Dharmendra Yadav , Supriya Sule , Sanjay Raut , Mahua Maji , John Brittas and P. Santhosh Kumar . The delegation’s demand focused on two themes: accountability for the alleged <span class="key-term" data-definition="NEET — National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, a competitive exam for admission to medical colleges; its integrity is vital for