Amit Shah says ready to answer any question in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi ‘not interested’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has offered a 24-hour parliamentary debate on the NEET student protests, challenging the opposition to formalize their request. The session remains disrupted as the opposition continues to demand a statement from the minister regarding police actions.
Why it matters
The ongoing standoff reflects deep-seated legislative friction and the use of parliamentary procedure as a tool for political posturing.
Amid continued disruption of the ongoing Monsoon Session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) said he is ready to answer any question in Parliament and that the government is willing to take up a detailed discussion on “all aspects of the students’ protests related to the NEET issue” from 3 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 p.m. on Thursday (August 13, 2026).
Mr. Shah, speaking to reporters outside the Parliament complex, alleged that the Opposition does not want the discussion to take place even after the government repeatedly stating its willingness. “Now, let the people decide who is actually running away"
“If Opposition gives it in writing to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by 2 p.m. today, we can start a discussion at 3 p.m. today until 3 p.m. tomorrow. If the discussion starts, I will give a reply tomorrow at 3 p.m.,” the Home Minister added.
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