Opposition blocks Rajya Sabha proceedings demanding Pradhan's exit before talks can begin

Prelims-testable facts

• 01The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the third consecutive day due to an impasse between the government and opposition.
• 02The Opposition demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue.
• 03The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, insisted that the discussion be held under Rule 267.
• 04Rule 267 allows for an urgent discussion to be held without prior notice or permission from the Speaker.
• 05The Opposition wanted the discussion on the NEET paper leak issue to be held under Rule 267.
• 06Dharmendra Pradhan is the Union Education Minister responsible for the NEET exam.
• 07The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned multiple times due to the ongoing impasse between the government and opposition.

Trap alerts

• Most people think that the Opposition's demand for Pradhan's resignation was solely due to his role in the NEET paper leak, but actually it was also a matter of parliamentary procedure.
• Most people think that Rule 267 is used only for urgent discussions on national security or emergencies, but actually it can be applied to any issue deemed important by the opposition.
• Most people think that the Rajya Sabha's adjournment is a rare occurrence, but actually it has happened multiple times in recent years due to various issues.