Parliament witnessed chaos as Opposition leaders demanded a discussion on alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examinations. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid the ruckus.
Opposition MPs, including Congress members, pushed for adjournment motions to address the issues, but their demands were rejected. The decision was made at a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders convened at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence.
Congress MPs Ranjeet Ranjan and Gaurav Gogoi took the lead in submitting the adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, while party lawmaker Syed Naseer Hussain did the same in Rajya Sabha.
Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha have raised concerns about the NEET and NET irregularities affecting the future of thousands of youth across the country. However, the call for immediate discussion was denied, hinting at hidden truths by the government.
The Lok Sabha session commenced with a somber note as Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to deceased members. Despite the chaos, the Speaker prioritized the Motion of Thanks to President’s Address for discussion.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns of affected youth by advocating for an immediate discussion on NEET issues before proceeding with other parliamentary proceedings.
Following the first adjournment, the Lok Sabha resumed its session only to face continued unrest from opposition MPs, prompting Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House until the next sitting on Monday.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju defended the government’s decision to prioritize the Motion of Thanks to President’s Address, promising to address all questions once the formalities had been completed in Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha also witnessed disruptions as INDIA bloc MPs persisted in demanding discussions on NEET issues. Despite the chaos, the House carried on with its proceedings in the afternoon session.
Amid allegations of question paper leaks and irregularities, the NEET-UG exam held on May 5 has come under intense scrutiny. The recent arrests by the CBI in Patna, Bihar, mark the first significant development in the case following the declaration of results on June 4.
