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Government and opposition prepare for parliamentary clash over NEET reforms and student protests
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2026-07-26 19:00   Politics   10

Government and opposition prepare for parliamentary clash over NEET reforms and student protests

The article discusses the ongoing tension between the Indian government and opposition parties as they prepare for a confrontation in the monsoon parliamentary session.

Following the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid massive student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, the government has announced a series of reform measures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken direct action by setting up a task force for exam reforms and introducing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which includes stringent penalties for paper leaks.

The opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, has accused the government of using excessive force against protesters and demanded accountability for police actions.

Key opposition parties are leveraging the situation to challenge the government's policies, with demands for investigations into alleged misuse of pellet guns and police brutality.

The article highlights the potential for heightened conflict as both sides prepare for the second week of the monsoon session, with the government aiming to counter opposition pressure through legal and political measures while the opposition seeks to maintain momentum from the student protests.

Full reading at The Times of India

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