Kiren Rijiju defends Amit Shah in Parliament amid opposition protests
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha following persistent opposition demands for a statement regarding police actions against students. The opposition has disrupted parliamentary proceedings for two weeks, demanding an apology from Shah for his remarks concerning protesters. Rijiju dismissed the criticism, stating that terrorists fear the Home Minister, and argued that the opposition's focus on his name is misplaced.
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What Happened
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha as opposition members continued to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. The opposition demanded that Shah provide a statement and an apology regarding the use of force against students and protesters in Delhi and other locations. Rijiju rejected these demands, asserting that the Home Minister is a figure feared by terrorists and that the opposition's protests are unwarranted.
The ongoing discord has led to repeated adjournments in both Houses of Parliament for the second consecutive week. While the opposition maintains that Shah's previous comments insulted those injured during police actions, the government has defended the Home Minister's conduct and commitment to his duties. Despite the disruptions, the Lok Sabha managed to pass the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Amendment Bill.
Key Facts
- Kiren Rijiju defended Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha.Source not recorded
- Opposition members demanded a statement from Amit Shah regarding police actions against students.Source not recorded
- Parliamentary proceedings have faced disruptions for two consecutive weeks.Source not recorded
- The opposition demanded an apology from the Home Minister for his remarks about protesters.Source not recorded
- The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha.Source not recorded
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- HTHindustan TimesRijiju defends Shah amid Oppn persistent demand for HM’s statement
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