Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a hero's welcome from NDA MPs, just days after stepping down from the Union Cabinet amid the escalating NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan entered Parliament to loud slogans, applause and a symbolic show of solidarity from NDA lawmakers, signalling the ruling alliance's continued support despite his resignation. According to Pradhan, his decision to step down was taken to prevent what he described as "anti-national forces" from exploiting the issue and to allow the government to focus on reforms. At the same time, the Opposition launched a fierce protest inside and outside Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led demonstrations over the alleged police action against students during recent protests. Opposition MPs also raised "Shiksha Chori" slogans targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding answers over the alleged police action during the July 20 student demonstrations and the criminal cases registered against protesters. WATCH

Parliament witnessed another major disruption as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid fierce Opposition protests, with MPs raising demands on police action against student protesters, alleged irregularities involving Ram Temple donations and other key political issues. The Lok Sabha was halted after Opposition MPs demanded answers from Amit Shah, with slogans including “Amit Shah Jawaab Do” and “Chanda Chor” reportedly raised at Makar Dwar. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warned that the parliamentary deadlock would continue unless the Home Minister makes a statement on the police action. The latest disruption also means Question Hour remained incomplete for the 16th consecutive day, highlighting the growing confrontation between the government and the Opposition during the Monsoon Session. WATCH