NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah directly challenged Opposition lawmakers in Parliament today, expressing full readiness to conduct an immediate floor debate on student protest allegations while rejecting demands for an unmediated ministerial statement.
Addressing the ongoing legislative deadlock during the Monsoon Session, Shah proposed opening a structured debate at 3 PM today, promising to deliver a comprehensive reply at 3 PM on Thursday. Pushing back against Opposition terminology labeling him evasive, Shah asserted that parliamentary protocol dictates a debate preceding any detailed government response. However, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi promptly rejected the offer, demanding Shah’s immediate resignation over the July 20 Delhi student protest crackdown.
Key Highlights
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Debate Challenge: Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered to commence an immediate parliamentary debate on the student protest issue, promising a detailed reply by Thursday afternoon.
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Procedural Stance: Shah rejected Opposition demands for a standalone statement, emphasizing that crucial matters require debate under established parliamentary rules rather than unilateral conditions.
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Opposition Rejection: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi turned down the debate proposal, holding the Home Ministry accountable for Delhi Police actions and demanding Amit Shah’s resignation.
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Ongoing Gridlock: The sharp exchange deepens the impasse between Treasury and Opposition benches, keeping House proceedings stalled through the final week of the session.
