As Parliament remained stalled over the Opposition’s demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against students protesting in Delhi, the government said on Monday that Shah would respond in the House, potentially opening the way for the deadlock that has persisted since the beginning of the Monsoon Session to end.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, while responding to the Opposition’s pressure, said the government was prepared for a detailed discussion on all issues concerning students rather than merely issuing a statement. He added that the government would address every point raised by the Opposition.
“The government is ready for a discussion on issues related to students. We are ready and will respond to all the points that will be raised by the Opposition. The Home Minister will respond,” Rijiju said.
He also appealed to Opposition MPs not to disrupt proceedings during the discussion and allow the Home Minister to make his response.
“My only point to the Opposition is that while the discussion and a reply are being made, the Opposition should not create disturbances to prevent the statement of the Home Minister. They must listen to the reply of the Home Minister and the government. Once discussion begins, we must have a threadbare discussion,” Rijiju said.
The Opposition has alleged that the police action against students protesting on June 20 under the banner of the CJP was excessive and criticised reports of pellet gun use. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the action was carried out on Shah’s instructions.
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have witnessed continuous Opposition protests in recent days, with MPs insisting that the Home Minister respond to the allegations.
The Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, has seen limited legislative activity due to repeated disruptions. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is among the few major pieces of legislation to have been passed by both Houses.
Slogans directed at Shah have been raised in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, repeatedly interrupting proceedings and resulting in adjournments shortly after the Houses assembled. Opposition MPs have also been holding daily demonstrations outside Parliament.
Earlier on Monday, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting that he direct Shah to make a statement before the House.
Venugopal said the Home Minister should provide a comprehensive explanation and respond to questions concerning what he described as “police atrocities and the use of pellet guns against the youth and students in Delhi”.
He described the “heavy-handed action” allegedly taken by law enforcement agencies against “young citizens exercising their democratic rights” as a “matter of grave national concern” that required immediate parliamentary scrutiny.
Since the Delhi Police comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Venugopal said the “ultimate responsibility” for the action rests with the Home Minister.
With only four days of the Monsoon Session left, the prospects for several important legislative measures, including those concerning women’s reservation, delimitation and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), remain uncertain because of the ongoing impasse.
Meanwhile, the Congress has issued a whip to its MPs in both Houses, directing them to remain present on August 10, 11 and 12 over “very important” matters scheduled for discussion.
The party has also asked its INDIA bloc allies to ensure their MPs attend Parliament on all three remaining days.
