Live: Opposition MPs hold 'dismiss Pradhan' protest outside Parliament

Live blogParliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: On the fifth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are expected to witness Opposition uproar as members continue to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET examination controversy. While the government has agreed to a discussion on the paper leak issue, the Opposition insists on the minister's resignation before any deliberations take place. The deadlock has led to repeated disruptions and adjournments in Parliament since the session began, while the Parliament premises have witnessed repeated protests by both the Opposition and the NDA. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in for all the latest updates from Parliament....Read MoreOpposition MPs protested outside ParliamentJul 24, 2026 10:34 ISTMonsoon Session Live: Opposition MPs protest at Parliament gate Opposition MPs protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar over the NEET paper leak, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Jul 24, 2026 10:21 ISTMonsoon Session: Sonia Gandhi accuses BJP government of failing India's studentsCongress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of degrading India's education system and acting with "utter impunity, supreme self-delusion, and abject insensitivity" amid the ongoing controversy over examination paper leaks. In a newspaper article, she said students had "called the Modi regime's bluff" and asserted that it was the Congress' "moral, political, and constitutional duty" to stand with them and safeguard their future.Jul 24, 2026 09:22 ISTParliament Live: Opposition to protest at Parliament gateThe Opposition is set to stage a fresh protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament at 10.30 am, demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak.Jul 24, 2026 08:56 ISTParliament Live: Hold PM, Amit Shah accountable, says TrinamoolTrinamool Congress parliamentary leader in the Rajya Sabha Derek O'Brien on Friday escalated the Opposition's attack over the NEET paper leak controversy, saying the issue had gone beyond the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. "It's now way beyond just dropping a minister. Won't do. The Prime Minister and Home Minister must be held accountable," O'Brien said in a post on X, demanding accountability at the highest levels of the government. Jul 24, 2026 08:28 ISTMonsoon Session Live: Sack minister, apologise to students, Congress reiterates after PM’s messageCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late-night video message on paper leaks came only after two months of sustained public anger, alleging that the Centre had consistently denied the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and prioritised political considerations over students' interests. Claiming that students had lost faith in the government over its handling of exam irregularities and the crackdown on protesters, Ramesh said any genuine resolution must begin with three steps: the dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action against those responsible for allegedly assaulting student protesters, and a public apology from the Prime Minister. Jul 24, 2026 07:19 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Day 5: Welcome to live coverageHello and welcome to India Today's live coverage of the fifth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, where both Houses are set for another stormy day over the NEET paper leak row and protests in Delhi.