BJP to Congress: Let House function, Amit Shah will come
The BJP has accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge of spreading false narratives regarding Home Minister Amit Shah's absence from Parliament. The BJP maintains that Shah is available to address the opposition, but that the opposition's ongoing protests are preventing the legislature from functioning.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political gridlock in the Indian Parliament and the contentious relationship between the ruling party and the opposition.
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday accused Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge of deliberately spreading a false narrative of home minister Amit Shah not attending Parliament, saying he cannot be a part of its proceedings when the opposition party will not allow the legislature to function through its unceasing protests.Shah is willing to hear the opposition and will reply emphatically, the BJP said. “Shah is present at his office in the Parliament House all day.
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