Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Monday demanded a separate, one-day discussion on the NEET paper leak issue and subsequently staged a walkout after failing to receive a clear assurance from the government.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi spotlighted the irregularities in NEET soon after the session began, eliciting a response from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who maintained that a separate discussion could not occur until the motion of thanks on the president’s address was concluded.
Gandhi emphasized the importance of the issue, affecting over two crore students, and the prevalence of paper leaks, urging a dedicated discussion. Singh, however, underscored the importance of adhering to parliamentary rules and traditions.
Speaker Om Birla echoed this sentiment, advising that members could give a separate notice for the discussion. Discontented opposition members continued to insist on a specific government assurance and subsequently walked out.
