{
  "id": 216257,
  "title": "'Convey sentiments to Amit Shah': RS Chair to Rijiju after oppn seeks his presence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/convey-sentiments-to-amit-shah-rs-chair-to-rijiju-after-oppn-seeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T09:41:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/convey-sentiments-rajya-sabha-chairman-tells-kiren-rijiju-after-oppn-demands-amit-shah-presence/articleshow/132995391.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties repeatedly demanded the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah following police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar. Lok Sabha proceedings were repeatedly adjourned amid the ongoing disruption. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan asked Minister Kiren Rijiju to echo the opposition's sentiments and request the home minister to make a statement. Despite attempts to take up the Question Hour, opposition members continued to chant slogans and prevent the Chair from proceeding. Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge spoke, reiterating the opposition's demand for Amit Shah to address the House on the police action and assure members they would have an opportunity to raise their concerns. However, members of the ruling benches objected, leading to a heated exchange. Kharge reiterated the opposition's genuine concerns about the country and its citizens, urging the Home Minister and Prime Minister to come to the House and make a statement. Rijiju responded, stating that Kharge had not cited any rule and could not dictate to the Chair. The Chairman directed Rijiju to convey the opposition's sentiments to the home minister. Outside Parliament, Kharge confirmed that the Chairman had asked the Parliamentary affairs minister to ensure Amit Shah's presence in the House to make a statement on the incident.",
  "summary": "Parliament proceedings faced disruptions as opposition parties demanded Union home minister Amit Shah's statement. Rajya Sabha Chairman asked Kiren Rijiju to convey the opposition's sentiments to the home minister. Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand for a statement and discussion on the police action. Rijiju said Kharge had not cited any rule while making the request.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}