Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.
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The Parliament enters day 5 of the ongoing Monsoon Session on Friday (July 24, 2026) even as both Houses have not transacted any business since commencing session proceedings on July 20. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been witnessing repeated adjournments and disruptions with the Opposition MPs pushing for a full-fledged discussion on the NEET paper ‘leak’ issue and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Read: What’s the agenda for the Monsoon session | ExplainedParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (July 23, 2026) accused the Opposition of attaching “pre-conditions” and trying to run away from a debate on the NEET paper ‘leak’ issue. He added the government would also like to put across its point of view on the matter. Later in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a late-night video message posted on social media, promised that the government would discuss NEET paper leaks in Friday’s (July 24) Cabinet meeting and would bring a Bill in Parliament next week. Read: Ruling NDA, INDIA bloc MPs face off with opposing protests within Parliament House complexAs per revised list of business, the Lok Sabha is expected to witness a debate on the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is also scheduled to present a series of critical reports.Follow LIVE updates herereactionsJuly 24, 2026 11:53 Let PM come and make statement in Parliament: KhargeLoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that if the Prime Minister has anything to say, he should come and make a statement in Parliament.“If he has to say anything, he should say it in Parliament. Only then will we consider his word to be authentic. Let him come and make a statement here. Instead of doing this at 12 am in the night, if he can come and speak here, we will be witnesses to it,” he said.July 24, 2026 11:20 ‘Before coming to Parliament, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan’: Congress to PM ModiCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a X post on Friday (July 24, 2026), said that before coming to Parliament, Mr. Modi must dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan. He said, “Before coming to Parliament today, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan, apologise to the students and take strict action against those who ordered the use of lathis, batons, and Pellet Guns to suppress the students’ voices.”Mr. Kharge stated that the Opposition will be ready to discuss on education system, only after the sacking of Mr. Pradhan.‘Before coming to Parliament, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan’: Congress to PM ModiCongress demands PM Modi dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan and apologise to students before discussing education reforms amid ongoing paper leak controversy.rajya sabhaJuly 24, 2026 11:10 Rajya Sabha adjourned till noonSoon after the Chair allowed for matters to be raised with permission, LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge rose to begin speaking on police action, including lathi charge, on protesting students in the national capital.Upon uproar in the House, the Chair adjourned proceedings till noon.lok sabhaJuly 24, 2026 11:07 Lok Sabha adjourned till noonThe Lok Sabha is adjourned till noon amid continued Opposition protests.lok sabhaJuly 24, 2026 11:06 Wait till Question Hour for appropriate discussion: Speaker BirlaAs the Opposition MPs break into a din again, Speaker Om Birla requests everyone to maintain the decorum of the House and let the proceedings continue.rajya sabhaJuly 24, 2026 11:01 Rajya Sabha begins proceedings for the dayIn Chair: C.P. Radhakrishnanlok sabhaJuly 24, 2026 11:01 Lok Sabha begins proceedings for the dayIn Chair: Speaker Om BirlaSpeaker Om Birla started the proceedings by paying homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war since July 26, which marks the 27th anniversary of India’s victory, will be a Sunday and Parliament won’t be sitting.July 24, 2026 10:59 Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Pradhan’s resignationThe 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).Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignationParliament's Monsoon Session stalls as Opposition demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, leading to repeated adjournments.rajya sabhaJuly 24, 2026 10:37 List of Business in Rajya SabhaQuestion HourConsideration of any item of Government Business entered in the Revised List of Business for Tuesday, July 22, 2026, and not concluded on that day.lok sabhaJuly 24, 2026 10:37 Lok Sabha agenda for the dayQuestion HourConsideration of any item of Government Business entered in the Revised List of Business for Tuesday, the July 22, 2026 and not concluded on that day. Published - July 24, 2026 10:34 am IST
