Rajya Sabha Chairman asks Kiren Rijiju to convey Opposition demands to Amit Shah
During the Monsoon Session of Parliament on August 6, Rajya Sabha proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition members demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against students. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge led the calls for the Home Minister to address the House. In response to the ongoing protests, Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan directed Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to convey the sentiments and requests of the Opposition to Amit Shah.
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What Happened
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha repeatedly disrupted proceedings on August 6 to demand a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The protests centered on allegations of police using pellet guns against students during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge formally requested the Home Minister's presence to address the concerns regarding the police action.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan intervened during the Question Hour to address the impasse. He instructed Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to echo the sentiments of the Opposition to the Home Minister and consider their request for his attendance. While the Opposition continued to press for a statement, the House also approved the Appropriation Bill, 2026, during the session.
Key Facts
- The Rajya Sabha session on August 6 was marked by disruptions from Opposition members.Source not recorded
- Opposition MPs demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against students.Source not recorded
- Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge led the demand for the Home Minister to appear in the House.Source not recorded
- Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan asked Kiren Rijiju to convey the Opposition's sentiments to Amit Shah.Source not recorded
- The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill, 2026, during the session.Source not recorded
The Timeline10
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6 Aug
- TOIThe Times of India'Convey sentiments to Amit Shah': RS Chair to Rijiju after oppn seeks his presence
7 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaKharge-Rijiju face-off in Rajya Sabha; opposition stalls House over Amit Shah
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