Day 1 of Parliament’s monsoon session washed out amid NEET, donation chori protests - The Times of India

### Monsoon Parliament Session Plagued by Protests on First Day

The first day of the Parliament's monsoon session was marked by chaos and disruption due to protests from various opposition parties. The protests, which began on the very first day of the session, were sparked by several issues, including the NEET exam and allegations of donation scams targeting students. The Opposition parties took to the floor of the House to raise their concerns and express their discontent with the government's handling of these matters.

The protests in the Rajya Sabha were further aggravated by the presence of students from the Campaign for Judicial Accountability (CJP) who were protesting against the police crackdown on their peaceful demonstration in Delhi. The Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, slammed the government for its handling of the situation and accused the police of using brute force against the protesting students. The commotion in the House continued throughout the day, with both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha being repeatedly adjourned.

The government maintained that it had taken steps to address the concerns of the protesting students, including those related to the NEET exam and the alleged donation scams. However, the Opposition parties remained unconvinced and continued to express their dissent through the day. The session, which had been planned to tackle key policy issues, began on a tumultuous note, hinting at a potentially troubled term for the government.