Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Wednesday amid repeated disruptions by Opposition members over the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged police action during protests in Delhi. The Centre said it was ready for a detailed discussion on the issue, while Opposition parties demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was prepared to discuss the NEET issue and explain the measures taken to address concerns surrounding the examination process.

He said the Speaker would decide the rules, date and duration of the discussion after consultations with leaders of various parties. Rijiju said the government was willing to hold a "detailed" debate so that people could understand the steps taken by authorities. He criticised the Opposition for holding protests outside Parliament instead of raising the issue during parliamentary proceedings. "Sensitive issues concerning the youth should be discussed in the House," Rijiju said, adding that street protests would not resolve the matter.

Congress leader KC Venugopal said the Opposition’s demand was focused on accountability and called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He said the NEET issue should be given priority over other parliamentary business due to concerns raised by students and families. "Our demand is simple. When the entire nation is feeling the pain of our students - all other business of the House should be set aside and this burning issue should be top priority for Parliament," Venugopal said. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he had listened to the concerns raised by different sides and noted the government’s willingness to hold discussions.

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He urged members to participate in a detailed debate rather than disrupting proceedings. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav supported the Opposition’s protest strategy, saying parties would continue to raise their voice if they believed student interests were being affected. Amid continued sloganeering by Opposition members, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day. Several Congress and Samajwadi Party MPs wore black clothes during the proceedings as a mark of protest against the NEET controversy and the police action reported during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and other locations.

The disruptions came after student groups and Opposition parties intensified protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination process. Demonstrators have sought transparency and action, while the government has maintained that it is committed to protecting the credibility of competitive examinations. The NEET issue has emerged as a major political confrontation during the Monsoon Session, with both sides maintaining their positions. While the government has offered a parliamentary discussion, the Opposition continues to press for accountability measures and further action.

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