Lok Sabha adjourned 2-minute after reconvening amid Oppn's NEET uproar
New Delhi, July 23
The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition, just two minutes after it reconvened on Thursday. This came as the NEET-UG paper leak issue continues to dominate Parliament.
The Lok Sabha Speaker repeatedly urged the members to be seated and allow the Question Hour to proceed. However, the MPs continued with heavy sloganeering, demanding an immediate discussion on paper leaks and other exam irregularities.
"I appeal to all MPs of the government and the Opposition to come after the Question Hour and discuss the issue within the rules of the House," Speaker Birla said.
However, when the ruckus did not stop, the House was adjourned till noon.
This came even as the government agreed to discuss the paper leak issue.
Earlier on Wednesday, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced that the Centre was open to discussions with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issue.
He also said that the government had held talks with representatives of the protesting Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and had also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and join the "mainstream dialogue process".
Meanwhile, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday urged all parties, specifically the Opposition, to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in order to decide on a date, time and rule for conducting a discussion on NEET paper leak in the Parliament, "without wasting time".
However, he said it has to be decided under which rule the discussion will take place in the House.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, and also issued a warning to those trying to harm the future of youth.
In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard."
He underlined that the step is a part of a series of measures by the Central government for "safeguarding the interests of students".
PM Modi also issued a warning, saying: "Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared. The welfare and future of the country's youth is our topmost priority."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, PM Modi's response is what we needed. Fast-track courts for paper leaks? Yes please! But what about the students who already suffered? Their year is wasted. We need compensation and re-exam dates ASAP. Politics aside, focus on youth ka future 🙏
It's frustrating to see Parliament wasting time like this. Two minutes adjournment? Really? The opposition needs to stop shouting and actually work within the system. But also, the government should have been more transparent about the NEET issue from the start.
Dono taraf se khela ho raha hai. Jab tak students ka future atka hai, tab tak hamare neta log sirf jumle aur rona-dhona kar rahe hain. PM ne fast-track ka promise diya, lekin opposition agar sach mein pareshan hai toh question hour mein discuss kare, ruckus nahi kare. Fail system hai bhai.
As someone from outside, I find it shocking that such an important issue is treated like a political football. Fast-track courts are good, but the real problem is the lack of accountability in exam bodies like NTA. Students deserve a transparent, secure system, not just quick fixes after the damage is done. 😔
Birla ji tried to handle the situation, but opposition ka dharna toh unka style hai. Lekin sach yeh hai ki sansad ka paisa barbaad ho raha hai, aur students ka future. PM ka order sahi hai—fast-track courts, lekin abhi b
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