Amit Shah to speak on students’ protest, says Kiren Rijiju amid Opposition demand in Parliament
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government is prepared to debate student protests in the Lok Sabha, provided the Opposition agrees to a peaceful discussion. The Opposition continues to demand a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police actions against students.
Why it matters
The standoff reflects ongoing political tensions in the Indian Parliament, which have led to repeated adjournments and stalled legislative business.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday (August 10, 2026) said the government is ready for a debate in the Lok Sabha on the student protests as well as police action, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reply to the debate but the Opposition should give an assurance that they will not run away from it and listen peacefully.
There has been a persistent demand from the Opposition for a statement from the Home Minister on the police action against students protesting in the city last month. Mr. Shah has not been seen in the House even though he has been regularly coming to the Parliament House complex.
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