During the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha continue to witness severe disruptions caused by Opposition protests. The relentless sloganeering and demonstrations have forced repeated adjournments of legislative proceedings in both Houses. Opposition parties have been pressing for a comprehensive debate regarding the alleged theft of Ram Temple offerings and are insisting on a formal statement from the Home Minister inside Parliament. Addressing the impasse, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju launched a stern counteroffensive against the Congress and other opposition groups.
Minister Clarifies Rules Governing Ministerial Responses in Parliament
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju firmly clarified that under established parliamentary practices, the minister whose department oversees a specific topic is responsible for answering questions on that matter. He emphasized that opposition parties do not hold the authority to dictate which minister should appear or when they should address the House. Despite multiple initiatives undertaken by the government to break the deadlock and ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament, all attempts have failed to yield results due to the persistent opposition disruption.
Sharp Rebuttal Over Opposition Demands and Sloganeering
Targeting the strategy of the opposition, Kiren Rijiju asserted that creating chaos and shouting slogans inside the chamber has become a daily routine for opposition members. Responding to the insistence on a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah, Rijiju remarked that when the Home Minister ultimately delivers his address in the House, the opposition will find itself unable to endure or listen to his reply. He further stated that even extremists and terrorists tremble at the mere mention of Amit Shah's name, adding that the opposition's challenges will multiply significantly once the Home Minister presents his response on the floor of the House.
Ongoing Parliamentary Standoff and Legislative Business
Both chambers of Parliament continue to face frequent interruptions as opposition members assemble in the well holding placards and raising slogans. While the government remains focused on executing scheduled legislative business, the continuous clamor has severely impacted parliamentary hours. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister reiterated that while the government is open to structured discussions within procedural rules, the opposition cannot override parliamentary norms by demanding specific ministers on their own terms.
