Parliament session will be washed out: Jairam Ramesh demands Amit Shah’s statement on police brutality against student protestors NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday warned that the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament could be a “washout” if the government continued to refuse discussions on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the police action against youth protesters who attempted to march to Parliament a day earlier.Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s remarks came after Delhi Police detained opposition leaders who joined a surprise protest led by the Congress outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.He added that Union home minister Amit Shah, under whose ministry the Delhi Police functions, must make a statement on the police action against protesters.””Our demand has been, and will continue to be, that the home minister makes a statement and that there is a detailed discussion regarding the education system, the examination system, and the atrocities committed against students by the Delhi Police yesterday. Furthermore, we demand the resignation of the education minister (Dharmendra Pradhan)… However, I do not see that happening. If the government maintains this mindset, then the Parliament session will definitely be washed out,” the Rajya Sabha MP told ANI.Ramesh further stated that the united stand by opposition parties reflected growing concern over the handling of the examination controversy and the alleged police excesses against students.”Opposition unity and solidarity were displayed in a very powerful and impactful manner,” he added.Earlier, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.The Congress had marched from Rajaji Marg, demanding accountability over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, action over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Several party leaders and workers were detained as police dispersed the demonstrators.The protest came a day after clashes between Delhi Police and demonstrators during a march to Parliament over the paper leak, an incident that has sparked a political row and led to repeated disruptions in both Houses of Parliament.The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on July 20 and is scheduled to conclude on August 13.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday warned that the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament could be a “washout” if the government continued to refuse discussions on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the police action against youth protesters who attempted to march to Parliament a day earlier.Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s remarks came after Delhi Police detained opposition leaders who joined a surprise protest led by the Congress outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.He added that Union home minister Amit Shah, under whose ministry the Delhi Police functions, must make a statement on the police action against protesters.”“Our demand has been, and will continue to be, that the home minister makes a statement and that there is a detailed discussion regarding the education system, the examination system, and the atrocities committed against students by the Delhi Police yesterday. Furthermore, we demand the resignation of the education minister (Dharmendra Pradhan)… However, I do not see that happening. If the government maintains this mindset, then the Parliament session will definitely be washed out,” the Rajya Sabha MP told ANI.Ramesh further stated that the united stand by opposition parties reflected growing concern over the handling of the examination controversy and the alleged police excesses against students.“Opposition unity and solidarity were displayed in a very powerful and impactful manner,” he added.Earlier, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.The Congress had marched from Rajaji Marg, demanding accountability over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, action over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Several party leaders and workers were detained as police dispersed the demonstrators.The protest came a day after clashes between Delhi Police and demonstrators during a march to Parliament over the paper leak, an incident that has sparked a political row and led to repeated disruptions in both Houses of Parliament.The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on July 20 and is scheduled to conclude on August 13.
