June 28th 2024.
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, had a tumultuous Friday as the opposition demanded a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the medical entrance exam NEET. Despite attempts by Speaker Om Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to persuade the opposition to wait for the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, the House was eventually adjourned for the day.
When the Lok Sabha reconvened at noon, the opposition members persisted with their demand for a discussion on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. However, Speaker Birla reminded them of the parliamentary norms that needed to be followed, including the formation of committees to address such issues. In response, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi pointed out that the students were not aware of these rules and were simply seeking justice.
As members from Congress, TMC, and DMK parties raised slogans and disrupted the proceedings, Minister Rijiju noted that it was the first time the opposition was demanding a discussion on an issue before the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. He assured them that their concerns would be addressed during the debate on the Motion of Thanks. However, the uproar continued, and the Speaker was forced to adjourn the House until Monday.
Earlier in the day, when the Lok Sabha assembled, the opposition members immediately demanded an adjournment motion to discuss the NEET issue. However, Speaker Birla prioritized the obituary references to 13 former members, including former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi. Once the references were concluded, the opposition members again raised their demands.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of the NEET issue and requested a dedicated discussion on it in the House. However, Speaker Birla explained that the Motion of Thanks on the President's address was already scheduled for debate and that the opposition could raise all matters during that time. He reminded them that it was mentioned in the bulletin as well. Despite the opposition's insistence, the Speaker could not allow any other issue to be discussed during the Motion of Thanks debate. As a result, the House was adjourned until Monday amidst chaos.
In the midst of all this chaos, TMC member S K Nurul Islam took his oath as a Lok Sabha member. It was a chaotic and unproductive day in the Lok Sabha, as the opposition's demands were not met, and the House could not proceed with its scheduled business.
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