New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday criticized Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, urging him not to avoid parliamentary proceedings now that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to address the concerns raised regarding recent student protests and police action in New Delhi. Rijiju emphasized via social media that since the government has offered a full-fledged debate in the Lok Sabha with a detailed response from the Home Minister, opposition leaders should remain present on the floor of the House to engage directly rather than causing continued disruptions during the Monsoon Session.
The minister’s statement follows intense political confrontation and repeated house adjournments over opposition demands regarding law enforcement measures deployed against student demonstrators. Reacting to the government’s proposal, Rahul Gandhi maintained that the Opposition remains focused on specific accountability, demanding clarity on whether the Ministry of Home Affairs authorized the force used on protesters. With both sides trading accusations of evading accountability, the outcome of the proposed debate remains central to resolving the ongoing legislative stalemate.
