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Parliament monsoon session LIVE: Govt tells Opposition it is ready to discuss paper leaks on one condition

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Opposition MPs protested in black attire during India's Parliament monsoon session, demanding action on exam paper leaks.
  • The government stated readiness for discussion if the house order is maintained.
  • Opposition leaders criticized the government's handling of student protests and the education minister's position.

Opposition members in India's Parliament staged a protest on Wednesday, wearing black clothes to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the government's response to student protests and exam irregularities. The monsoon session saw both houses adjourned until noon amid the ongoing demonstrations.

Leaders including Rahul Gandhi of the Congress, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the protest. Addressing reporters, Priyanka Gandhi emphasized that students were raising legitimate concerns and demanding their rights. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also voiced criticism regarding police actions against party leaders during a protest near Lok Kalyan Marg on July 20.

All Opposition MPs are wearing black today as a mark of protest against what they have done to the students of this country in the capital city of Delhi, protest against the insistence on Dharmendra Pradhan continuing on his position, protest against the way this Govt has responded to the students' unrest.

— Pawan KheraCongress leader Pawan Khera explaining the significance of the MPs wearing black during the protest.

Congress leader Pawan Khera explained that the black attire symbolized protest against the government's handling of student issues, its refusal to dismiss Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and the overall response to student unrest. This action follows the detention of several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, by Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the government indicated its willingness to discuss the paper leak issue. Sources told HT that the government informed the Opposition it was ready for a discussion at noon, provided the house functioned in an orderly manner. However, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sharply criticized the Congress, alleging collusion with "traitors" and attempts to "break the nation," while also calling for a probe into Rahul Gandhi's alleged meetings with foreign officials.

students were raising legitimate concerns and demanding their rights.

— Priyanka GandhiPriyanka Gandhi's statement regarding the students' protests.
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