Live: Congress MPs arrive at Parliament in black clothes, Priyanka Gandhi leads protest

PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSIONParliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Today is the third day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and both Houses are expected to witness fresh Opposition protests as it presses for an immediate discussion on the NEET exam controversy, police action against CJP protesters in Delhi, the theft of Ram Mandir donation funds and other issues. The session convenes a day after an unprecedented street protest led by Rahul Gandhi outside the Prime Minister's residence, setting the stage for another stormy day in Parliament. The government has communicated that it is ready to discuss the NEET row and is also expected to push key legislations, including the Vande Mataram Bill. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in for live updates from Parliament....Read MoreRahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi lead Congress's 'Black Day' protest in ParliamentJul 22, 2026 10:59 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: We stand with the students, says Congress MP Priyanka GandhiCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress Party stands with the students and will raise its voice further if there is any injustice occurs against them.Jul 22, 2026 10:56 ISTParliament Monsoon Sesson: People will tremble to see how force was used against Rahul Gandhi, says Congress MPCongress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday said that people will tremble after seeing how the Centre used force to detain Rahul Gandhi yesterday. "Every person will tremble looking at how force was used to arrest Rahul Gandhi. He has the DNA of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, unlike the BJP, which has the NDA of the Britishers. Congress will fight until the end," Tiwari told ANI. Jul 22, 2026 10:49 ISTParliament Monsoon Sesson: Priyanka Gandhi leads Congress's demonstration in ParliamentCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Parliament on Wednesday and is leading the party's protest after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was detained a day earlier.Jul 22, 2026 10:30 ISTMonsoon Session Live: PM Modi arrives at ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Parliament as the Monsoon Session proceedings are set to resume at 11 am.Jul 22, 2026 10:27 ISTParliament Live: Dharmendra Pradhan has no moral right to continue, says KC VenugopalCongress MP KC Venugopal reiterated the party's demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying Pradhan has no moral authority to continue in office. "Dharmendra Pradhan has no moral responsibility to continue as the Education Minister. Who will listen to his words now? Where is Dharmendra Pradhan's moral responsibility? People are demanding his resignation. He must resign to safeguard the children of this country," he said. Jul 22, 2026 10:22 ISTParliament Live: Undeclared Emergency imposed, Congress's Pramod Tiwari slams CentreCongress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the Centre of imposing an "undeclared Emergency" in the country, referring to the detention of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during Tuesday's protest. Tiwari alleged that the government had "shamelessly and brutally" detained him, causing injuries in the process. Claiming that the Constitution had "effectively ceased to exist", he said the Congress would continue its peaceful fight "till the very last moment" to protect the Constitution and safeguard democracy. VIDEO | Delhi: On Congress leaders’ protest at 7, LKM, party MP Pramod Tiwari (@pramodtiwari700) says, “The way the government shamelessly and brutally detained the Leader of the Opposition yesterday, even injuring him in the process, was utterly reprehensible. All I can say is… pic.twitter.com/qZTePwRcJn — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 10:17 ISTMonsoon Session Live: Congress MPs arrive in Parliament in black clothesCongress MPs started to arrive at Parliament wearing black clothes as the Opposition is set to take out a protest over the NEET row at Parliament gate. Report by Amit Bhardwaj Jul 22, 2026 10:05 ISTRajya Sabha Live: Congress MP Jebi Mather slams Dharmendra Pradhan on his X postCongress MP Jebi Mather on Wednesday slammed Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his latest post on X and accused him of being the 'main culprit' behind the alleged NEET scandal. Talking to PTI, Mather said, "Look at the audacity of Dharmendra Pradhan. He is the main culprit. He is the sole person responsible for this kind of mismanagement of NEET, for the paper leaks, and for the complete collapse of the education sector. And then he is giving speeches and blaming the Congress. He does not understand the sadness and the tears of the students. He does not care about the lives that have been lost, the trauma that the students and their families have had to undergo, or the future of the students." VIDEO | Delhi: On Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘X’ post after Congress leaders’ protest at 7, LKM, Congress MP Jebi Mather (@AdvJebiMather) says, “Look at the audacity of Dharmendra Pradhan. He is the main culprit. He is the sole person responsible for this kind… pic.twitter.com/RUhMf2AKYS — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 09:58 ISTRajya Sabha Live: Government does not want to have an discussion, says Samajwadi Party MP Samajwadi Party's Rajya Sabha MP, Ramgopal Yadav, said that the Centre's unwillingness to discuss the alleged NEET corruption compelled the Congress Party to protest on Tuesday. Speaking to news agency ANI, the MP said, "If this government had held a discussion, then would there have been any disruption? They don't want to do any discussion; if anyone stands to say something, the House is adjourned... This is the mockery of democracy." #WATCH | Delhi: On Congress's protest at LKM, Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav says, "If this government had held a discussion, then would there have been any disruption? They don't want to do any discussion; if anyone stands to say something, the House is adjourned... This is… pic.twitter.com/SIsbHSr2P5 — ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 09:23 ISTRajya Sabha Live: Trinamool moves notice for discussion over police action on studentsThe Trinamool Congress has submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking suspension of the day's listed business to take up an immediate discussion on the "atrocities by the Delhi Police against students who were peacefully protesting" on July 20.Jul 22, 2026 09:20 ISTParliament Live: Opposition to protest at Parliament gate at 10.30 amOpposition MPs will stage a protest outside Parliament's Makar Dwar at around 10.30 am today, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. Jul 22, 2026 09:18 ISTLok Sabha Live: KC Venugopal moves adjournment notice on NEET, Jantar Mantar lathi-chargeCongress MP KC Venugopal has submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and the police lathi-charge on protesters during the demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20. The notice urges the House to suspend its scheduled business to take up the issues, citing concerns over the integrity of the examination process and the police action against protesters.Jul 22, 2026 08:55 ISTMonsoon Session Live: Demand for minister's exit political, govt ready for NEET debate, say sourcesGovernment sources on Tuesday described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as "political", asserting that the Centre had taken proactive steps following the alleged NEET paper leak. The sources said more than 13 people had been arrested in connection with the case and noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already termed the paper leak a "ghor paap" (grave sin). They also said the Education Minister had taken responsibility for addressing the issue and initiated measures to rectify the situation. According to the sources, the government is prepared to hold a discussion on the matter in Parliament. Report by India Today TV's Piyush Mishra Jul 22, 2026 08:16 ISTParliament Live: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges BillUnion Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is scheduled to move a Bill seeking to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, according to the Lok Sabha's list of business. Jul 22, 2026 07:55 ISTMonsoon Session: Congress seeks Lok Sabha debate on new anti-defection lawCongress MP Manish Tewari has submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the need for a new anti-defection law.Jul 22, 2026 07:53 ISTParliament Session: AAP's Sanjay Singh moves notice for discussion on NEET, Delhi protestAAP MP Sanjay Singh has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the NEET-UG question paper leak, the alleged failure of the public examination system, police action against protesters and the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk.Jul 22, 2026 07:41 ISTParliament Monsoon Session: Congress lists 4 demands; seeks Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan's exitAhead of Parliament proceedings, Congress leader Pawan Khera listed four demands over the alleged police action against student protesters, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a post on X, Khera demanded: Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Amit Shah must resign and be held accountable. Every individual responsible for "humiliating and brutalising" students — whether a state or non-state actor — must be identified, investigated and face the strictest legal action. All cases filed against the protesting students must be withdrawn immediately. Parliament must hold a full and meaningful debate on July 22 on the crisis facing India's youth, including the education system and the alleged police brutality against peaceful student protesters. Khera also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi owed the nation, "especially the young people who were beaten and humiliated on the streets of Delhi", an unconditional apology. Jul 22, 2026 07:32 ISTParliament Live: Amit Sha to introduce Vande Mataram bill in Rajya SabhaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to introduce the 'Vande Mataram Bill', officially called the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, in Rajya Sabha today. The bill was also scheduled to be tabled on Monday and Tuesday, but could not be introduced due to sustained opposition protests. The bill seeks to give the national song the same legal and statutory protections as the national anthem. Anyone intentionally disrupting, obstructing, or showing disrespect while the song is being sung will be classified as a criminal offence and violators would face up to three years in prison, a fine, or both. Jul 22, 2026 07:08 ISTParliament Live: Govt says ready for NEET discussionThe government has said that it is ready to discuss all issues relating to the NEET exam mess and the protest associated with it in Parliament. The statement came after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sat on a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Thuesday evening. The Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh also alleged that the Congress "has not given any notice to date for a formal discussion on this serious matter (NEET issue) as per rules". Jul 22, 2026 07:05 ISTParliament Session: Opposition uproar likely in both HousesCongress and other Opposition parties are set to intensify their demand for an immediate discussion on the NEET paper leak, police action against protesters in Delhi, and other issues. The government's refusal to allow an immediate debate has already triggered massive uproar, leading to repeated adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Monday and Tuesday.Load More