Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
The Indian Parliament's Monsoon Session remains deadlocked for the fourth consecutive day as the Opposition demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak scandal. While the government has expressed readiness for a debate, the Opposition insists on the resignation as a prerequisite for any parliamentary proceedings.
Why it matters
The ongoing impasse highlights deep political polarization in India and disrupts the legislative process, preventing the discussion of critical national issues like educational reform.
The Opposition’s demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation continued to stall proceedings of the Monsoon Session of Parliament for the fourth day in a row on Thursday (July 23, 2026).
In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Education Minister has to resign, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated the government’s commitment to hold a comprehensive discussion on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue. The Minister said the Opposition can decide the date and duration of the debate.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress leaders Saugata Roy and Mahua Moitra, met Speaker Om Birla to resolve the deadlock.
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