Rajya Sabha chair asks minister to convey opposition's call for Amit Shah's appearance

Parliamentary proceedings in New Delhi were repeatedly disrupted as opposition parties demanded the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah following the police crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The chair of the Rajya Sabha directed Union minister Kiren Rijiju to convey the opposition's sentiment and request to the home minister. Treasury bench members objected, sparking a sharp verbal clash between ruling and opposition members.

Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking for the opposition, urged the chair to summon the home minister and the prime minister for a statement. He later posted on X that the opposition is ready to discuss the issue, accusing the government of evading genuine questions. The episode highlighted tensions over parliamentary decorum and accountability.