Democracy in the Dark: Parliament Halts as Students Take to the Streets
Democracy in the Dark: Parliament Halts as Students Take to the Streets The Monsoon Session of Parliament opened to absolute bedlam. Instead of legislative debates and policy rollouts, the halls of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha echo with slogan-shouting, furious adjournments, and sharp exchanges between the Treasury and Opposition benches. Outside on the streets of the capital, the scene is far grimmer: tear gas, heavy barricades, and a police crackdown on student protesters. The breaking point? The ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak and the government’s handling of nationwide student protests. What's Happening Inside Parliament? The scene inside both Houses has been nothing short of a gridlock: Repeated Adjournments: Opposition MPs entered the Well of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha almost immediately as sessions convened, demanding an suspended-business discussion on the NEET irregularities. Leader of Opposition Steps In: Mallikarjun Kharge raise...