Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 Washed Out Over NEET, Temple Donation Row

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The opening day of India's Parliament monsoon session was disrupted by opposition protests over multiple issues, including alleged exam leaks and temple donation concerns. Repeated adjournments ultimately led to the cancellation of proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Despite the disruptions, a bill proposing an increase in the number of Supreme Court judges was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The session also drew attention due to a revised seating arrangement for rebel Trinamool Congress MPs.

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