Highlights | Parliament monsoon session: Both Houses adjourned for the day; student issues dominate proceedings on Day 1 - The New Indian Express

### Parliament Monsoon Session Kicks Off Amid Protests and Ruckus

The first day of the Parliament monsoon session, which commenced on Tuesday, saw both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha being adjourned for the day due to the persistent demands of the Opposition parties to raise concerns about various issues. The student community's problems were at the forefront of the agenda as protests broke out, calling for reforms and amendments in the policies governing National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and other education-related issues. Amid the heated debates and demands, the atmosphere in the Parliament turned stormy, reflecting the gravity of concerns raised by the Oppostion.

Opposition leaders, including Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge and others, led the charge against the government for its alleged mishandling of students' issues and its response to protests. They accused the authorities of using brute force against peaceful protesters, highlighting incidents of lathi charge against students participating in demonstrations, including the one led by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's (CM) Private Secretary Prashant Umrao and others. The Opposition's protests seemed to gain momentum throughout the day, as it sought to bring the government to account for its policies and their impact on the student community.

During the Parliament address, Prime Minister Modi took a jibe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during his address, comparing him to a 56-year-old "young man," sparking a heated debate and fuelling the Opposition's protests even further. The tone of the session indicates that it may continue to be a tumultuous one, with both sides holding firm to their demands and positions on various issues. The government's approach to addressing students' concerns will be closely watched as the session progresses.