‘Echo Oppn's sentiments to Amit Shah': Rajya Sabha chairman to Rijiju amid ruckus over student protest crackdown
The monsoon session has been largely washed out because the Opposition demanded a statement from Shah over allegations of the use of pellet guns at the protest.
On Thursday, Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to "echo the sentiments of the Opposition" to home minister Amit Shah, a notable directive amid escalating disruptions related to student protests in Delhi. Over the previous two weeks, the ongoing monsoon session faced significant disruptions as the Opposition demanded a statement from Shah regarding allegations of police misconduct and the use of pellet guns during the July 20 protest.
The ongoing discussion took place following a heated exchange between Rijiju and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. Rijiju argued that the Opposition was disrupting the House by raising slogans outside, while Kharge asserted that genuine questions were being ignored by the Home Minister. Radhakrishnan acknowledged that while the directive was not binding, it would likely prompt a response from Shah.
The matter is also tied to the upcoming debate on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which is expected to be discussed on August 12.
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