Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs on Tuesday that firm action had been taken against those responsible for leaking NEET exam papers. He said that no one would be allowed to jeopardise the future of the country’s youth. He called on state governments to work with the Centre to root out the problem in the national interest.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came at a meeting of NDA MPs in Delhi, held a day after thousands of students staged a ‘Sansad Chalo’ march to protest alleged irregularities in NEET and demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the press that Modi informed MPs that the government had responded swiftly once reports of the paper leak emerged, resulting in the arrest and jailing of 13 people.
“At the same time, the prime minister said, to ensure that students’ future was not affected, the NEET re-examination was given priority, conducted successfully, and the results were declared without delay,” Rijiju said after the hour-long meeting.
Key updates on July 21:
- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it would direct the transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, as his indefinite hunger strike over alleged examination irregularities entered its fourth week
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs that “strong action taken to ensure that no one plays with future of youth”. The NEET paper leak issue was addressed during an NDA Parliamentary meeting on Tuesday.
- The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. It seeks to replace an existing ordinance increasing the maximum strength of judges in the apex court from 33 to 37.
- Representatives of the CJP met briefly with Union Minister JP Nadda to press their demands. They sought the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of the NEET aspirants, “more than 20 of whom have lost their lives,” and the “immediate release” of activist Sonam Wangchuk. CJP said that the protest will continue till Pradhan resigns.
- Heavy sloganeering continued in Parliament throughout the day — with repeated adjournments announced amid the chaos. The Opposition lambasted the BJP-led government over the police response to protestors, and several MPs also joined the march.
- Visuals shared online showed the police using lathi and baton charges as well as tear gas to break up the procession before it could reach the Parliament. Many of the CJP supporters are believed to have suffered significant injuries. The Delhi police said around 60 protesters were injured during the clashes.
- According to officials, the protesters had refused to heed police warnings to disperse and deliberately violated prohibitory orders. The Delhi Police said protesters attacked personnel with stones and other objects, attempted to breach police barricades, vandalised police and other government vehicles, damaged public property, and resorted to large-scale violence. It reported that more than 118 police personnel sustained injuries, including senior officers.
Bills likely to be tabled during the Monsoon Session:
- The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill: The Centre is expected to introduce legislation in the Rajya Sabha today which aims to criminalise acts that obstruct or disrespect the national song “Vande Mataram”, placing it under the same legal protections as the national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”.
- FCRA Amendment Bill: It seeks to amend the Act governing acceptance and use of foreign contribution and foreign hospitality to “ensure that such inflows do not adversely affect national interest, public order or national security”. The bill seeks to vest the government with authority to strip the NGOs of their assets if they fail to comply with FCRA registration requirements.
- Income Tax Amendment Bill: This will replace an Ordinance issued last month to exempt foreign investors from income tax on interest earnings and capital gains from investment in government securities (G-secs).
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill: It is intended to align the 2006 Act with “the changing MSME landscape” and seeks to “enhance the Ease of Doing Business and bring trust-based regulations in the MSME ecosystem”. It will also “strengthen the mechanism for addressing delayed payments and provide for enforcement of arbitral awards for the MSEs” and and create enabling provisions for States to decide the composition of the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council.
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill: It will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday. The proposed legislation seeks to make any obstruction or insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence.
'Entire country watching you', LS Chair to MPs before adjourning lower house
Before adjourning the Lok Sabha, Chairperson Dilip Saikia said, “The entire country is watching you. Bringing banners, posters, and black cloth is against the rules of Parliament."
Amid disruptions in the house, Saikia adjourned the proceedings until 11 am tomorrow.
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Angmo welcomes Delhi HC order, says 'it was like a detention'
After Delhi HC's latest order on shifting Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital, his wife Dr Gitanjali Angmo told the press, "I thank Delhi High Court for favourably disposing of this matter." "In India, a democratic citizen has the right to choose his choice of doctor and hospital and treatment. Here, we had trust deficit because of the way he was brought here. His hospitalisation was not needed, as monitoring of his health could be done at Jantar Mantar. It was like a detention so that he cannot get in contact with people outside," she further said.
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Lok Sabha adjourned till Wednesday morning
Lok Sabha proceedings remained stalled for a second straight day --- with the Chair adjourning the Lower House till 11:00 am on Wednesday. This came mere minutes after the Lok Sabha tried to resume operations at 2:00 pm.
Mumbai Police register cases against dozens over CJP protest
In a somewhat geographically adjacent update, the Mumbai Police have registered three separate cases against more than 50 protesters in connection with the CJP protest held at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar.
Police sources told ANI that legal action was initiated after the protesters allegedly participated in the demonstration without obtaining the required permission from the authorities. The cases have been registered against more than 50 protesters.
Lok Sabha resumes amid Opposition sloganeering
Lok Sabha proceedings have just resumed --- even as Opposition sloganeering continued on Tuesday afternoon. Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned repeatedly, with mere minutes of activity since the Monsoon Session began on Monday.
Union Minister JP Nadda and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi are now meeting the protesters injured in the Delhi Police crackdown.
Earlier in the day, Nadda visited RML Hospital to review the condition of those admitted and held a meeting with doctors regarding their medical care before proceeding to Lady Hardinge Hospital.
During his visit, the Union Minister held a meeting with doctors to review the medical care being provided and the condition of the injured.
"More than 300 students were attacked. Who is responsible for this? The Delhi Police is under Amit Shah, isn't it? He should come to the House and make a statement. The country should know what happened," he told reporters.
Delhi HC allows Sonam Wangchuk to shift to private hospital
According to an update from Bar and Bench, the Delhi High Court has now allowed activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from the government-run Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. This came after his wife petitioned the court alleging he was being held in "illegal detention".
Congress MP writes to PM Modi, demands resignation of ministers and independent inquiry
Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a demand for the immediate resignation of the concerned Union Ministers and an independent inquiry into the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and the reported Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust allegations.
Delhi police says around 120 officials injured in clashes
"Around 115 to 120 police personnel have sustained injuries. Several senior officers were hurt, and I also sustained an injury to my hand. The investigation is underway, and an FIR is being registered. Further legal action will follow based on the investigation," Additional DCP Anand Kumar Mishra told ANI.
AIIMS doctors seek Presidential inquiry into protests, Wangchuk's hospitalisation
The Resident Doctors' Association of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Tuesday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to order an independent, time-bound inquiry into the events at Jantar Mantar a day ago. They have also sought an investigation into the hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk and developments surrounding the same.
Delhi HC declines urgent hearing for PIL alleging excessive force by Delhi Police
A PIL alleging excessive force by the Delhi Police during the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament March was mentioned before the Delhi High Court for urgent listing. The Court refused to entertain the request immediately.
"Don't drag the Court into all this. It will come up tomorrow," it reportedly said.
Rahul Gandhi says 'PM Modi should apologise to students'
"Modi ji has not even apologised for what happened yesterday. The youth are protesting against the education and testing system. The whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told reporters.
"Why is the Prime Minister silent? He should apologise to the students and stop this nonsense of thrashing students," he added.
Opposition MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker, seek discussion on NEET, CBSE row and police action on protesters
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, seeking dedicated time in the House to discuss the alleged NEET and CBSE irregularities as well as the Delhi Police’s action against youth protesters during Monday’s “Chalo Parliament” march.
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said the Opposition also demanded that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan make a statement in Parliament and be held accountable for the alleged failures surrounding the examination controversies.
'Country is heading towards anarchy': Kharge lashes out at Modi govt
"They are making all attempts to finish off democracy. This is strange. I had never seen anything like this in 60 years...The country is heading towards anarchy. PM Modi and Home Minister do not want to control this, they do not even want to speak in Parliament. We condemn such attitude," he said.
AAP heads to police station, says protesting students may have been 'detained illegally'
"We are going to Parliament Street Police Station because we have seen on social media that several students are missing and their parents fear that the police may have taken them away. There are also reports that false FIRs have been filed against several students…Today, we have also launched a helpline so that anyone who needs legal assistance or medical assistance can receive that help," Arvind Kejriwal told the media.
Lok Saba adjourned for the second time
The Lok Sabha was adjourned yet again as Opposition leaders continued to protest and chant slogans. House proceedings are now set to resume at 2:00 pm
Opposition MPs march to Rashtrapati Bhavan
A decision was taken at the morning meeting of Opposition floor leaders that MPs belonging to all Opposition parties will take the protest against assault of students on Monday outside Parliament. Sources told Indian Express that it was decided during the meeting that MPs will march to Rashtrapati Bhawan from the Parliament building in the afternoon today.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and floor leaders of all Opposition parties were present at the meeting.
AAP says one person critical in the ICU after clash with Delhi Police
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said he had come to RML Hospital to visit the students and police officials injured on Monday.
"We have been informed that, except for one girl, everyone else has been discharged. All the injured students and all the injured police personnel have been discharged. One girl is in the ICU and is in critical condition…They may be in other hospitals as well. We do not have that data," he said.
Lok Sabha proceedings resume
Lok Sabha proceedings resumed at noon after being adjourned amid chaotic scenes. Opposition leaders have led chants and slogans against the NEET row, police clash with CJP protesters and more.
Kejriwal visits RML hospital, meets injured protestors
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Tuesday morning to meet those injured during the CJP-led protest on Monday. Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha also staged a protest on the Parliament steps over Police action during the march.
"I couldn't participate in Monday's (CJP) march, but both my children joined protesters for 4-5 hours," Kejriwal said.
Farmers gear up for protest against India-US deal
“The US-India trade deal, which we discussed in the previous session, will definitely devastate the country's farming sector. I believe farmers have never suffered such a massive blow before. This agitation has started from Punjab, but farmers all over the nation will take to the streets to protest against the deal," AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang told ANI.
'Govt stands with students': PM Modi at Parliamentary meeting
Addressing the reporters after the NDA Parliamentary Party 'Mangal Milan' meeting, Kiren Rijiju said the Prime Minister made it clear that the government "stands with the students" and that paper leaks are a matter of national concern that should not be politicised.
"On the NEET exam, the PM said we stand with the students. Those involved in paper leaks must face strict action, in consultation with top lawyers. Paper leaks are a matter of national concern and must not be politicised. Strict action should be taken not only by the Centre but also by states wherever paper leaks occur," the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
PTI quoted Union Minister Kiren Rijiju as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured NDA MPs that strict steps were taken to prevent future NEET paper leaks, with those found involved arrested and jailed. Modi also said that the NEET re-test was given priority, and results declared without delay to ensure students' future not hit.
"PM told NDA MPs that strong action was taken to ensure that no one plays with the future of youth ...he said that the Centre and states must join hands to ensure no future paper leaks take place," Rijiju added.
'Beaten by cops without nametags, called terrorists': CJP supporters tell Dipke
The Cockroach Janta Party protesters camped at Jantar Mantar through the night despite heavy rain, tight security and a police crackdown on them during the "Sansad Chalo" march a day ago.
PTI reported that a group of young supporters were seen narrating their experiences to Dipke as the latter folded his hands to apologise to them. The supporters alleged that police personnel without name tags had beaten up the protesters, including women, and called them "terrorists".
Volunteers cleaned the protest site on Tuesday morning while CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologised to supporters injured in the police action. PTI reported that heavy security remained in place around the protest venue as volunteers were seen cleaning the stage, the only structure left standing after police removed the tents and other temporary installations on Monday.
Rajya Sabha proceedings have also been adjourned till 12 noon after Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and other Opposition leaders raised the issue of lathi charge and tear-gassing of students protesting the NEET paper leak.
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha briefly resumed proceedings at 11:00 am following a day of nearly constant adjournments.
But the Lok Sabha was adjourned less than two minutes later amid vocal protests from the Opposition ranks. It will now resume at 12 noon.
CJP alleges brutality against student protesters; vows protest will continue
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Delhi Police of "brutality and cruelty" during the Monday protest march. He alleged that police personnel assaulted student protesters and questioned the action taken against them.
"Yesterday we saw with what brutality and cruelty the Delhi Police beat the children. They cracked the heads of 12-year-old girls. And it was male police officers who did this. Gunde bhare the Delhi Police ki vardi mein kal (Thugs were filled in Delhi Police uniforms yesterday)," Dipke told the media.
NDA discusses NEET issue during parliamentary meeting
Following the conclusion of the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting led by PM Narendra Modi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the NEET issue was also discussed.
Rijiju said that the PM underlined that strict steps have been taken to prevent such leaks in future and advocated exemplary action against those involved in such leaks
Photos shared by news agency ANI showed INDIA bloc leaders gathering for a meeting at Parliament House in New Delhi. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are slated to resume at 11:00 am after a day of constant adjournments.
The INDIA bloc had gathered for a crucial strategy meeting to coordinate their joint approach and finalise floor tactics ahead of the ongoing Monsoon Session proceedings. Key leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and members of allied parties such as the SP, Left, and Sena, held a formal meeting with the Lok Sabha Speaker inside Parliament House.