Lok Sabha descended into chaos after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the Union Education Minister, linking her criticism to the Bilkis Banu case. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly objected, calling the remarks "character assassination" and demanding that they be expunged from the parliamentary record. Pralhad Joshi also sought an apology, accusing Priyanka Gandhi of spreading misinformation.

The NEET controversy takes a fresh political turn as reports indicate Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds key meetings with senior BJP leaders amid continuing protests and Parliament disruptions. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says the government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak in Parliament, while BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj says the Centre remains committed to protecting students' future. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also says the government is prepared for a positive discussion through the parliamentary process. Meanwhile, JP Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh continue outreach efforts, meeting Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital. Here's everything that happened.