Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, reiterating their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demonstration was attended by Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other Opposition leaders, who held banners carrying slogans against the Education Minister.
The protest coincided with a parallel demonstration by the NDA at Makar Dwar, where leaders of the ruling alliance accused the Opposition of politicising the NEET paper leak issue. The government maintained that it had already agreed to hold a discussion on examination-related irregularities in Parliament and alleged that the Opposition was continuing to disrupt House proceedings despite the offer for a debate.
The Opposition, however, remained firm on its demand that Dharmendra Pradhan should step down. Opposition leaders also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X regarding the establishment of fast-track courts to deal with paper leak cases.
Here Are The Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights:
Congress Misleading Students: Madhya Pradesh BJP President
"Rahul Gandhi is misleading students instead of engaging in a meaningful discussion in Parliament on the NEET paper leak issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is giving top priority to the interest of students and, has now decided to have all cases related to the paper leak heard in fast-track courts. Whoever is found guilty will face action," Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal said.
- PTI
Fssai Must Finalise, Notify Front-of-pack Nutrition Labelling Norms In A Time-bound Manner: Parliament Panel
A parliamentary panel on Thursday asked food regulator FSSAI to finalise 'Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling' regulations in a time-bound manner to ensure that consumers get to know nutritional information in a simple manner.
A Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has presented a report on 'Regulation of Packaged Commodities with Specific Reference to Sugar Content in Baby Products and other Food Products' in Parliament.
The panel was dismayed to note that the draft Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) regulations were notified on September 13, 2022, and that more than 14,000 stakeholder comments have been received, which are presently under examination and wider consultation.
- PTI
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: 10,389 Km Of National High-speed Corridors Awarded Across India: Centre
A total of 10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across the country, of which 4,809 km have been completed while 5,580 km are under implementation, the government has informed Parliament.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the government has established a framework for regular review of all ongoing National Highway projects at the project, state and central levels, involving all stakeholders, including the respective state governments.
According to the data shared by the minister, Rajasthan has the highest awarded length of National High-Speed Corridors and Expressways at 1,340 km, of which 1,192 km have already been completed and 148 km are under construction.
Other major states include Punjab with 923 km of awarded projects, including 774 km under construction.
- IANS
Paper Leaks Showdown Escalates Inside Parliament Between Centre, Opposition
Paper leaks showdown escalates inside Parliament between Centre and Opposition
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 23, 2026
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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned To Meet Again On July 24 At 11:00 AM
#MonsoonSession2026 #ParliamentSession #LokSabha #ParliamentOfIndia #18thloksabhasession pic.twitter.com/M8x8g5hqyL
— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
We Are Simply Asking For The Resignation: Congress MP KC Venugopal
#WATCH | Delhi: On Kiren Rijiju’s statement, Congress MP KC Venugopal says, “Whatever the Parliamentary Affairs Minister is saying is a completely misleading statement. From day one, the entire nation - students, families, and citizens - all are demanding the resignation of the… pic.twitter.com/m083t1cTgY
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: House Proceedings Adjourned Over NEET Paper Leak
🔴#BREAKING | Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition protests over NEET paper leak issue
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 23, 2026
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00:00 Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2:00 PM
#MonsoonSession2026 #parliamentSession #LokSabha #ParliamentOfIndia #18thloksabhasession pic.twitter.com/X0neywVXaa
— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
Opposition Trying To Run Away From NEET Debate By Attaching Pre-Conditions: Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the Opposition of attaching pre-conditions and trying to run away from a debate on the NEET paper leak issue.
As the Opposition insisted on the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Rijiju told the Lok Sabha that during the discussion, the government would also like to put across its point of view on the paper leak issue.
He said Opposition members can speak for as long as they want and the discussion can take place even for two days.
Further, Rijiju said the date and duration of the discussion in both the Houses can be decided by the Opposition.
According to him, the government has approached the Congress and other Opposition parties on having the debate.
Rijiju made these remarks after the House reconvened at noon following an earlier adjournment.
(PTI)
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Proceedings Resume
Live Telecast of #LokSabha resumes.@loksabhaspeaker @ombirlakota @sansad_tv #MonsoonSession2026 #ParliamentSession #LokSabha #ParliamentOfIndia #18thloksabhasessionhttps://t.co/PQSHQFA9So pic.twitter.com/an3FiKxrib
— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12 Noon
#MonsoonSession2026 #parliamentSession #LokSabha #ParliamentOfIndia #18thloksabhasession pic.twitter.com/eRqQi0SHeW
— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: "Will Ensure That No Accused Is Spared": Nitin Nabin
Delhi: BJP National President Nitin Nabin says, "On every issue, we have said before and we continue to say that we are ready for an investigation into every matter. We will bring fast-track courts so that whoever is guilty or accused is brought to justice. We will ensure that no… pic.twitter.com/4ksq1Nxgjt
— IANS (@ians_india) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Congress MP Manish Tewari Seeks Discussion On Anti-Defection Law
Congress MP Manish Tewari has submitted a Suspension of Business notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking a detailed discussion on the Anti-Defection Law. pic.twitter.com/lAfHZSPjwy
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: NDA And INDIA Bloc MPs Protest At Makar Dwar Inside Parliament
#WATCH | Delhi: MPs from both, the NDA and INDIA bloc are protesting at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises pic.twitter.com/k1OWAhAVMs
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: NDA MPs Stage Protest Outside Parliament Against Congress
NDA MPs stage protest outside Parliament against Congress; Opposition MPs stage counter-protest
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 23, 2026
@Vasudh156 pic.twitter.com/QWqf1fAsZO
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: PM Modi Harmed Future Of Youth The Most: Congress
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a pitch for the welfare of youth, the Congress on Thursday claimed that the PM was "rattled" and alleged that he had harmed the future of the youth the most.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also alleged that Modi had allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of India's education system, and protected every person responsible for it.
"You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most. You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system - and protected every person responsible for it," Gandhi said on X.
"The students' demands are clear: 1. Sack Dharmendra Pradhan. 2. Apologise to the students. 3. Take action against those who assaulted them," the former Congress chief said.
You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 23, 2026
You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system - and protected every person responsible for it.
The students’ demands are clear:
1. Sack Dharmendra Pradhan.
2. Apologise to… https://t.co/0MK4wPMNiK
Randeep Surjewala Gives Adjournment Notice In Rajya Sabha, Seeks Discussion On NEET Leak
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday gave a notice for the suspension of all business in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the NEET paper leak, police action against protesting students and education reforms.
"I hereby give notice under Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) of my intention to move the following motion for the suspension of business listed for July 23, 2026.
"That this House do suspend Zero Hour and relevant rules relating to Question Hour and other businesses of the day for an immediate discussion on the systemic crisis in India's examination system," Surjewala said in his notice.
He said it is particularly important in light of the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of an organised paper-leak network, which affected more than 22 lakh candidates, and repeated paper leaks across at least 65 recruitment examinations, which exposed continuing systemic failures despite statutory safeguards.
(PTI)
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: NDA MPs To Protest Against Congress Today
🔴#BREAKING | NDA MPs to gather at Makar Dwar of Parliament to protest against Congress
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 23, 2026
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Congress MP KC Venugopal Seeks Lok Sabha Discussion On NEET Leak, Protest Crackdown
Congress MP KC Venugopal has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over NEET UG paper leak issue and Police lathi charge during the protest on July 20 at Jantar Mantar. pic.twitter.com/RK1YkWskwZ
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Agenda
#MeetingAlert🚨 #LokSabha pic.twitter.com/Rtrapjnygu
— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Agenda Today
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— LOK SABHA (@LokSabhaSectt) July 23, 2026
Smt. @KanimozhiDMK, MP pic.twitter.com/Du3nVxGagi
