Govt offers Amit Shah statement in Parliament, opposition doesn't relent
The Indian government has offered to hold a parliamentary debate on recent student protests and a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. However, the opposition continues to stall proceedings, demanding further concessions including an apology from the Prime Minister and a discussion on alleged embezzlement of temple funds.
Why it matters
The ongoing parliamentary impasse highlights the deepening political polarization in India and the struggle to maintain legislative functionality during critical sessions.
NEW DELHI: Govt Monday agreed to a debate in Parliament on the recent student protest and home minister Amit Shah’s statement on the issue, but it failed to break the impasse as Congress insisted that all its demands, including PM Modi’s apology for alleged police excesses against protesters and a statement on embezzlement of Ram temple funds, be met.“Congress and Rahul Gandhi have been demanding a statement from Shah from day one (of Parliament’s monsoon session). Govt is ready to hold a discussion and give a detailed response. I request Congress not to walk out during his (Shah’s) statement. It should not be scared and run away,” parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said.The opposition, however, persisted with its protests, leading Rijiju to accuse Rahul of shifting goalposts.
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