Opposition MPs Protest at Parliament Entrance Over NEET Paper Leak

Members of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The demonstration signals a deepening confrontation between the opposition and the government over the integrity of national examinations. The NEET-UG paper-leak controversy has become a central flashpoint for the INDIA bloc to challenge the administration's handling of public education and examination security.

Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav led the gathering at the main entrance arch of the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. The lawmakers sought a formal parliamentary discussion on the allegations surrounding the paper leak and the subsequent fallout.

During the protest, INDIA bloc MPs collectively chanted, "Dharmendra Pradhan istifa do," which translates to a demand for the minister's resignation. The action took place during the Monsoon Session of 2026 ^[1].

While the opposition focused on the education ministry, the environment inside Parliament remained volatile. Separate reports indicate that NDA parliamentarians also held demonstrations during the session, specifically targeting TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee following his suspension for remarks made against women MPs.

The tension extended into the debates themselves. In one exchange regarding the conditions of the discussion, Union Minister Puri said, "Don't impose conditions."

Opposition leaders maintain that the resignation of the Education Minister is the only viable path to restoring student trust in the examination process. They continue to press for a transparent inquiry into how the leak occurred, and who was responsible for the breach of security.