Lok Sabha proceedings disrupted on first day of Monsoon Session
The first day of the Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha was disrupted by Opposition protests regarding NEET paper leaks and alleged embezzlement at the Ram Temple. Political realignments were evident as various parties, including the DMK, raised distinct issues, leading to multiple adjournments.
Why it matters
Reflects the current state of parliamentary functionality and shifting political alliances within the Indian legislative landscape.
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday (July 20, 2026) as Opposition parties raised various issues, primarily the alleged NEET paper leak and Ram temple donation theft.
The disruption over the NEET issue came amid attempts by protesters, led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), to break barricades to march to Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged paper leak and CBSE exam irregularities.
The House was adjourned six times since it met in the morning, and was later adjourned for the day at 3 p.m. The only business transacted was the introduction of a Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to replace an Ordinance which increased the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38.
The changed political alignments following the recent Assembly polls were also visible during the proceedings.
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