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Opposition seeks Amit Shah statement in monsoon session
The Hindu··8 Aug
Opposition parties disrupted the Parliament monsoon session seeking a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action against student protesters. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was no direction from the Chair requiring Shah presence. He said ministers reply when relevant business is listed. Protests continued in both Houses over the demand.
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What It Means For You
- Citizens following the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action can see Opposition parties pressing for a Home Minister statement in Parliament.
- Viewers of the monsoon session can note the government argument that ministers reply when business is listed or the Chair directs attendance.
- Anyone tracking legislative output can watch how repeated interruptions affect scheduled debate and question time.
What's Happening
- Opposition parties disrupted the monsoon session demanding Home Minister Amit Shah address the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was no direction from the Chair requiring Shah presence.
- Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha saw continued protests over the attendance demand.
What Triggered The Attendance Demand
- The July 20 police action at Jantar Mantar involved student protesters and became the focus of Opposition questions in Parliament.
- Rijiju argued ministers respond when relevant business is listed rather than on open-ended floor demands.
- Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, framed the issue as one of ministerial accountability before the Houses.
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