The Lok Sabha was today adjourned till Monday amid an uproar in the House over a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the medical entrance exam NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other competitive exams.
As soon as the House met at 11 am, opposition INDIA bloc members sought the acceptance of an adjournment motion to suspend all business and discuss matters related to the NEET.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the NEET issue is a very important issue for the whole country and they want a dedicated discussion in the House on the matter. However, Speaker Om Birla said that he could not allow it as the House was about to take up the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday.
As the uproar continued, he first adjourned the House till 12 noon and then till Monday. This is the first session of Parliament after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha.
