Amit Shah to speak on student protest crackdown, says Rijiju, poses a condition to oppn
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to address Parliament regarding the recent crackdown on student protests. The government has requested that the opposition allow the statement to proceed without disruption, following criticism from Rahul Gandhi regarding police conduct.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding civil liberties, student activism, and parliamentary decorum.
NEW DELHI: Union Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said Union home minister Amit Shah is prepared to respond in Parliament on the student protest crackdown, while asking opposition members not to disrupt the proceedings when the statement is made."The offer made by the government is very clear that it is ready to have a full and detailed discussion on students' movement and activities related to it," news agency ANI quoted Rijiju saying.Emphasising the need for an uninterrupted parliamentary process, Rijiju urged the opposition to hear the government's response before raising further issues."My only point made to the opposition is that while the discussion and a reply are being made, the opposition should not create disturbances to prevent the statement of the Home Minister," he added. "They must listen to the reply of the home minister and the government.
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