Government Ready for Parliament Discussion on Student Protest Police Action

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Monday, August 10, 2026, that the central government is prepared for a comprehensive discussion in Parliament regarding the police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The announcement came as the opposition continued to demand a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the matter, which has disrupted proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Rijiju stated that Home Minister Shah is ready to address all queries related to the student movement and the police response. However, he emphasized that the opposition must allow the House to function without disruptions during the debate. "The offer made by the government is very clear: the government is ready to have a full and detailed discussion about the student movement," Rijiju said. He added that once the discussion begins, "we must have a threadbare discussion," and urged opposition parties to listen to the Home Minister's reply without creating disturbances.

The government's offer follows weeks of persistent demands from opposition parties, led by the Indian National Congress. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has...