Parliament session 2024 highlights: Lok Sabha adjourned till July 1 amid Oppn's push for ‘NEET’ discussion

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till July 1.

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the central government is ready for discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, provided the discussions are done while maintaining the decorum of the Parliament. Read more.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge arrived at RML Hospital to visit Congress Rajya Sabha MP Phulo Devi Netam, who was hospitalised after feeling dizzy and collapsing while protesting in the Well of the House over the NEET issue.

Kharge stated, “Doctors will conduct a CT scan on her. They will provide updates after the examination. It is crucial for her recovery that she receives a thorough health assessment... Despite her fall, the House continued without adjournment. No one came to check on her... Members of the House should receive proper care, and I condemn the behavior displayed by the House.”

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Regarding Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's accusation of “corruption and criminal negligence” by the Modi government for infrastructure collapses, including Delhi airport Terminal 1, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, “If the government had genuine intentions, the airport wouldn't have collapsed, train accidents wouldn't happen, and water wouldn't leak from the roof of the Ram temple. This indicates their motives are suspect, focusing only on money and scams.”

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Phulo Devi Netam was taken away in an ambulance from Parliament after feeling dizzy and collapsing. When the incident occurred, she was protesting in the Well of the House regarding the NEET issue.

She has been admitted to RML Hospital.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Regarding the NEET examination row, Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated, “Under Rule 267, we are requesting a dedicated discussion on this matter in the House, following which we will articulate our demands.”

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Rajya Sabha proceedings resumed after 2 pm and BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi continues to present Motion of Thanks on President's address.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution opposing the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET), urging the union government to abolish NEET and allow state governments to conduct medical admissions based on class 12 marks, as was practiced before NEET's implementation.

According to news agency ANI, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced the resolution amid controversy over a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024 examination and the unexpected postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 examination.

The resolution received support from several regional parties, including Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

Parliament session 2024 live updates: The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 2 pm. The discussion on the President's address will resume after 2 pm.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: During the Motion of Thanks discussion on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP and Union Health Minister JP Nadda stated that the government is prepared to discuss the NEET issue after the current business, which has been allocated 21 hours, is concluded.

“After the discussion on the President's address, the government is ready to discuss NEET and answer questions from the Opposition,” said JP Nadda.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Speaking about Opposition's demand of discussing NEET issue in the Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, “On behalf of the government, we have made it clear that we will give detailed information on whatever issue is raised. We assure the members once again that the Government is always ready for discussion. But by halting the proceedings of the House, the tendency adopted by Congress party - of not letting the House function - is not right...I condemn this. I appeal that this should not happen again.”

The Lok Sabha was adjourned until July 1 due to the ruckus in the House amid the Opposition's demand for a discussion on the NEET issue.

Parliament session 2024 live updates:Amid ruckus from the Opposition demanding a discussion on the 'NEET issue', the Lok Sabha has adjourned proceedings until 11 am on Monday.

Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, the discussion on the President's address is underway amid slogans from the Opposition.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Proceedings of both Houses – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – have resumed after a brief adjournment due to the ruckus created by Opposition demanding the discussion on the ongoing NEET row.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 12 pm amid a ruckus over the 'NEET issue', as the Opposition demanded a discussion by suspending the current business, which is the discussion on the President's address.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: The Lok Sabha has adjourned the proceedings until noon amid the Opposition's demand for adiscussion on NEET.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Amid the Opposition's demand for a discussion on the ongoing NEET issue, the Speaker stated that an adjournment motion will not be moved during the discussion on the President's address.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the Speaker in the Lok Sabha to allow discussion on the NEET issue and the 'irregularities' in exams conducted by the National Testing Agency, emphasizing that it is a 'matter of the youth'.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Amid the Opposition's call for a discussion on the ongoing NEET issue, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stated, “Yesterday, all the leaders of the opposition parties held a meeting and unanimously decided that today, we want a discussion on the NEET issue... There should be a discussion on NEET here in the House. I urge the Prime Minister that this concerns our youth and deserves a thorough and respectful discussion. We will approach it with respect. I invite you to join the discussion and participate because this is about our youth. Parliament should send a message that both the Indian government and the opposition are united in addressing student concerns.”

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Proceedings of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed at 11 am on Friday.

The Opposition is expected to raise the NEET and irregularities with NTA in both Houses today. Congress MPs have moved Adjournment Motions to suspend the business and discuss the NEET issue.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Congress MPs Ranjeet Ranjan and Gaurav Gogoi give an Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2024 and the ‘failure’ of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Parliament session 2024 live updates: The Congress MPs on Friday moved Adjournment motions on alleged irregularities in the NEET and ‘failure’ of National Testing Agency (NTA) in both the Houses – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao.

Taking to X, PM Modi said, "He is remembered for his leadership and wisdom. It is our Government's honour that we conferred the Bharat Ratna on him earlier this year, recognising his rich contribution to our nation."

Parliament session 2024 live updates: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleged on Thursday that his Delhi residence was vandalised with black ink by some "unknown miscreants."

Owaisi took to his social media handle and stated, "Some 'unknown miscreants' vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted."

He claimed that when he questioned Delhi Police about the incident, they expressed their inability to prevent such occurrences.

"When I asked @DelhiPolice officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness."

Owaisi also addressed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the safety of MPs, saying, "@AmitShah this is happening under your oversight. @ombirlakota, please tell us if MPs' safety will be guaranteed or not."

Parliament session 2024 live updates: Amid the ongoing controversy over Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) RK Chaudhary's comments calling Sengol a symbol of monarchy, Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad criticised the SP leader, advising him to "refrain from giving absurd statements." He added that people should "use their right to speech thoughtfully."

Earlier, on Thursday, regarding RK Chaudhary's comments on Sengol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remarked that the statements are "condemnable and indicate their ignorance."