Lok Sabha Adjourned Following Opposition Protests Over NEET Leak

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Monday, August 3, 2026, as Opposition members staged loud protests shortly after the House convened. The disruptions initially forced Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the session until noon, but the continued lack of order eventually led to the House adjourning for the remainder of the day. The primary point of contention was the police action against students who were protesting the recent NEET paper leak. Opposition leaders demanded an immediate discussion on the matter, which the government did not facilitate during the Question Hour.

The Opposition also raised allegations regarding the theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple, adding another layer of friction to the session. Members from various parties entered the well of the House, chanting slogans and carrying placards that criticized the government's handling of student welfare and institutional integrity. These twin issues—the NEET exam controversy and the alleged financial irregularities—have become central themes for the Opposition in the current session. The protests prevented the House from taking up scheduled questions related to national infrastructure and health policies.

Despite the frequent interruptions, the government managed to introduce the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. The latter legislation successfully raises the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to 38, aiming to address the mounting backlog of cases in India's highest court. This judicial expansion was a key item on the legislative agenda. However, the session concluded without any substantive debate on the student protests or the other grievances raised by the Opposition, leaving several key issues unresolved for the next sitting.