PM silent in Parliament, forced to protest outside his residence: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Prime Minister for refusing to address the NEET paper leak issue inside Parliament. Yadav defended the Opposition's protests and demanded the resignation of the Education Minister.
Why it matters
The ongoing parliamentary deadlock reflects deep political polarization and the intensity of the debate surrounding government accountability in education.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) said the Opposition was “forced” to protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence as Narendra Modi “refuses to speak in the House”.
“If the PM can speak on the students’ issue outside Parliament, why can’t he make a statement inside the House,” Mr. Yadav asked, making an intervention when the Opposition parties pressed for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the recurring examination paper leaks and the police crackdown on student protesters.
The SP chief expressed his anguish after Speaker Om Birla initially did not ask him to intervene on the issue. “Has there been a deal,” an agitated Mr. Yadav asked the Speaker, adding, “The issue is about students, not Congress, BJP or SP. You allowed them to speak.”
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