Amit Shah Ready to Address Concerns Over NEET Protests in Parliament

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared his readiness to address the Opposition's concerns regarding police actions during the NEET protests. He emphasized the importance of allowing Parliament to function for a meaningful discussion. Shah proposed a timeline for the debate and criticized the Opposition for not wanting to engage. He stressed that the serious nature of the protests warrants a thorough examination in Parliament. This statement comes as the Opposition continues to demand his presence in the House. Shah's remarks highlight the ongoing tensions between the government and the Opposition, as both sides navigate the complexities of parliamentary proceedings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 12, 2026, 14:11 IST

Amit Shah Responds to Opposition Demands

A file image of Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Photo: @AmitShah/ X)

New Delhi, Aug 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his willingness to address all inquiries regarding the police's actions against students during the Parliament march on July 20 concerning the NEET paper leak. This statement comes amidst ongoing calls from the Opposition for his presence in Parliament.

During a press interaction at the Parliament premises, Shah countered the Opposition's claims that he has been evading Parliament sessions, asserting that he has consistently participated in the ongoing Monsoon Session.

He remarked, "Terms like 'laapata', 'bhaag gaye', and 'bhagode' reflect the language increasingly prevalent in our public and parliamentary discourse. I have been attending Parliament regularly since the session commenced; I remain in my chamber. However, with the Opposition obstructing the functioning of both Houses, what is one expected to do?"

On the topic of the proposed discussion, Shah noted that the government had acknowledged the Opposition's initial request for dialogue and reiterated his readiness to respond to questions in Parliament.

"This was the Opposition's original request, and we have agreed to it. I have made it clear that I am prepared to answer any questions in Parliament. Yet, they seem unwilling to engage in the discussion. It is now up to the public to determine who is truly avoiding dialogue," he stated.

Shah also suggested a timeline for the discussion, indicating that if the Opposition submits a letter to the Speaker by 2 pm, the government is ready to hold discussions from 3 pm on Wednesday until 3 pm on Thursday.

"I will be present in the House; I will listen to all viewpoints and respond to every concern. The government has nothing to conceal. I will even address why they are reluctant to have this discussion. The NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is open to discussing any topic; they simply need to allow Parliament to operate," Shah emphasized.

The Home Minister highlighted that the serious nature of the students' protests and the police response should not be trivialized to a mere brief statement.

He insisted that a "detailed and constructive" discussion in Parliament is essential to thoroughly examine all facets of the incident.

Shah reiterated the government's readiness to engage with the Opposition on this matter, but stressed that Parliament's proceedings must be allowed to continue for such discussions to occur.