'Convey sentiments to Amit Shah': Rajya Sabha Chairman tells Centre
Opposition parties in India's Rajya Sabha are demanding that Home Minister Amit Shah address the House regarding recent police action against student protesters. The Chairman has directed the Parliamentary affairs minister to convey these sentiments to the Home Minister amid ongoing legislative disruptions.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between the ruling government and the opposition regarding parliamentary accountability and the conduct of law enforcement.
NEW DELHI: Parliament proceedings remained disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties continued to demand the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah over the police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.Amid the repeated disruptions, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan asked Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to convey the opposition's sentiments and demand to the home minister.As the Rajya Sabha reassembled, the Chairman attempted to take up the Question Hour, but opposition members continued sloganeering. He repeatedly urged protesting MPs to maintain order and assured them they would get an opportunity to raise their concerns.The Chair then allowed leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak.
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