Kiren Rijiju announces Amit Shah's readiness to discuss student protests in Parliament
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Monday that the government is prepared to hold a full discussion in Parliament regarding recent student protests and police actions. Rijiju stated that Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to the debate, provided that opposition members allow the government to present its reply without causing disruptions or walking out of the House.
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What Happened
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed Parliament on Monday that the government is willing to hold a detailed discussion on the issue of student protests and associated police actions. Rijiju confirmed that Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to address the concerns raised by opposition parties during the debate. He urged the opposition to listen to the government's response peacefully and requested that they refrain from creating disturbances or walking out of the chamber while the Home Minister is speaking.
The announcement follows weeks of pressure from opposition parties, who have been demanding a statement from the Home Minister regarding the handling of student demonstrations. While the government has agreed to the discussion, the proceedings in the Lok Sabha have faced repeated adjournments due to ongoing protests by opposition MPs. The government maintains that it is ready to address all points raised by the opposition, provided the legislative process remains uninterrupted.
Key Facts
- Kiren Rijiju announced that the government is ready to discuss student protests in Parliament.
- Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to respond to the debate on behalf of the government.
- Rijiju requested that opposition members listen to the government's reply without causing disruptions.
- Opposition parties have been demanding a statement from the Home Minister for several weeks.
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Monday amid continued sloganeering by opposition MPs.
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