Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live: Opposition disrupts Day 1 of Parliament proceedings over CJP crackdown, paper leak
The first day of India's Parliament Monsoon Session was disrupted by Opposition protests regarding examination paper leaks and the treatment of activists. The Opposition demanded the Education Minister's resignation, while the government called for constructive debate.
Why it matters
The tension highlights significant political friction in India regarding education policy and the government's accountability to student protesters.
UPDATED: Jul 20, 2026 19:47 IST Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: The first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session ended amid noisy protests and sharp exchanges, with the Opposition targeting the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and raising concerns over the treatment of protesting students and activist Sonam Wangchuk. The government, meanwhile, defended its record on education and urged the Opposition to discuss issues through debate rather than disruption. Stay tuned to indiatoday.in for all the latest updates from the Monsoon Session. ...
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Monday criticised the Centre over its handling of student protests, alleging that the lathi-charge on demonstrators was unacceptable and reflected the government's "arrogance". She said students from across the country were only demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over repeated examination paper leaks and accused the government of refusing to engage in dialogue.
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