The Monsoon Session of Parliament resumed on Wednesday amid expectations of another heated confrontation between the Opposition and the Centre, with the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and police action against protesters continuing to dominate the political agenda. After two days of repeated disruptions, Opposition parties renewed their offensive both inside and outside Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Arrive in Black to Protest
Congress MPs, led by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Parliament wearing black attire as a mark of protest against the Centre. The symbolic demonstration came ahead of the day’s proceedings, signalling that the party intends to keep the alleged examination irregularities and police action on protesters at the centre of the parliamentary debate.
The Congress has been demanding accountability from the government over the alleged NEET controversy and has repeatedly called for action against those responsible.
Delhi High Court to Hear Plea on Police Action
Outside Parliament, legal proceedings are also set to unfold. The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the alleged police action against students and other demonstrators during activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
The petition seeks an independent investigation into the operation, preservation of evidence related to the incident and directions to safeguard citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful protest.
TMC Seeks Immediate Discussion in Rajya Sabha
The Trinamool Congress has intensified pressure on the government by submitting a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, demanding that the House suspend its scheduled business to take up an immediate discussion on the alleged police action against protesters.
The move reflects the Opposition’s continued effort to prioritise the issue during the ongoing session.
AAP Raises NEET, Police Action and Wangchuk’s Health
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has also moved a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267, seeking a discussion on multiple issues, including the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, shortcomings in the examination system, police action against protesters and the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
The notice adds further pressure on the government as both Houses prepare for another day of potentially stormy proceedings.
Fresh Showdown Expected in Parliament
With multiple Opposition parties coordinating their parliamentary strategy and legal challenges progressing simultaneously, Day 3 of the Monsoon Session is expected to witness fresh confrontations over the alleged examination controversy, student protests and the government’s handling of the situation.
Q1. Why are Congress MPs wearing black in Parliament?
Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, wore black to protest against the government’s handling of the alleged NEET paper leak issue and police action against protesters.
Q2. What will the Delhi High Court hear today?
The court is scheduled to hear a PIL seeking an independent probe into the alleged police action against protesters during Sonam Wangchuk’s agitation at Jantar Mantar.
Q3. What has the TMC demanded in Parliament?
The Trinamool Congress has sought an immediate discussion in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 on the alleged police action against protesters.
Q4. What issues has AAP raised?
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has sought a discussion on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, examination reforms, police action against protesters and Sonam Wangchuk’s health.
