Proceedings in Parliament faced disruptions as opposition leaders, including Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, questioned police actions during student protests and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Following discussions with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, opposition parties agreed to participate in debate and voting on the anti-paper leak bill. Meanwhile, in Punjab, the political fallout from the NEET paper leak controversy intensified as opposition parties demanded the resignation of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over state examination conduct, which Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended. In Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court set aside a state government order providing jobs to Karur stampede victims, recommending skill development training during the active CBI investigation. Additionally, actor Dhanush generated political speculation regarding public service entry following a recent speech and fan club activity. In Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar traveled to New Delhi for consultations with Congress leadership as multiple key portfolios remained unallocated more than 50 days into the administration's term.
