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Parliament Session Hits Roadblock, No Business Conducted for Fourth Consecutive Day

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The monsoon session of Parliament has hit a roadblock, with no business conducted for the fourth consecutive day due to protests by the opposition over the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Parliament Session Hits Roadblock, No Business Conducted for Fourth Consecutive Day

The monsoon session of Parliament has hit a roadblock, with no business conducted for the fourth consecutive day due to protests by the opposition over the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha failed to transact business on Thursday, with the stalemate showing no signs of breaking. The government has invited the opposition for a discussion, but the opposition has refused, citing the minister's resignation as a major issue. The session is expected to continue, with the opposition and government engaging in a standoff.

The Times of IndiaOpen Magazine

No Parliament Business for Fourth Consecutive Day Amid Protests

The monsoon session of Parliament has been marked by protests, with the opposition demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have failed to transact business for the fourth consecutive day, with the stalemate showing no signs of breaking. The protests have been led by the 'cockroach' movement, which has been demanding the resignation of Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks.

The Times of IndiaThe Economic Times

Parliament Disrupted for Fourth Straight Day Over Paper Leak

The Lok Sabha witnessed pandemonium as soon as the proceedings began, with the Opposition sticking to its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion on the paper leak issue. Speaker Om Birla said the government was ready for a detailed discussion on the paper leak issue and appealed to the Opposition MPs to allow the discussion to take place. However, the Opposition is refusing to budge, and the disruption continues for the fourth straight day. The paper leak issue has been a major point of contention between the government and the Opposition, with the Opposition demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.

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