India news: Parliament ends turbulent monsoon session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as the session marked by a fierce standoff over student protests wrapped up. DW has the latest.
India's Parliament concluded its turbulent monsoon session on Thursday, August 13, amid ongoing political disputes. The session, which began on July 20, saw youth-led protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities. These protests turned violent, resulting in clashes with police, and the opposition accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of excessive force.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi rejected the government's offer to discuss the student protests, insisting on accountability for the police's use of force. Throughout the 19-day session, the ruling coalition and the opposition held demonstrations within the parliament premises, with both sides staging protests over various issues, including a donation embezzlement controversy linked to the Ram Temple.
The final day of the session saw both houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, with lawmakers unable to complete their business. Meanwhile, in southern India, Karnataka experienced a day-long shutdown over a long-standing water-sharing dispute with neighboring Tamil Nadu.
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