Opposition stalls Rajya Sabha, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET row

Updated On: 23 July, 2026 08:57 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge led a united Opposition protest in the Rajya Sabha demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG irregularities. While the Opposition insisted no House business would proceed until he stepped down, the Centre said it was ready to discuss the issue in Parliament

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Opposition leaders stage a protest wearing black clothes. PIC/PTI

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge spearheaded a fierce protest demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Leading a united Opposition front, Kharge asserted that “no debate or discussion on the floor of the House would be permitted until the Pradhan steps down”.