Kiren Rijiju Urges Opposition to Engage in Lok Sabha Debate on Student Protests

In a recent statement, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the government's readiness to debate student protests and police actions in the Lok Sabha. He emphasized the need for the Opposition to participate constructively and avoid disruptions during the discussion. The call comes amid ongoing protests and demands for accountability from the Home Minister regarding police actions against students. As the Monsoon Session progresses with limited legislative activity, the government seeks a peaceful dialogue to address the pressing issues surrounding student agitations across the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 10, 2026, 15:04 IST

Government Ready for Debate Amidst Ongoing Protests

New Delhi: On Monday, Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, announced that the government is prepared to engage in a discussion in the Lok Sabha regarding the student protests and the police response. He emphasized that Union Home Minister Amit Shah would address the House during this debate, provided the Opposition commits to participating constructively and refrains from disruptions.

The Opposition has been vocal in demanding a statement from the Home Minister concerning the police actions taken against students who protested in the city last month. Despite his frequent presence in the Parliament complex, Shah has not been seen in the House recently.

Rijiju reiterated that the government is open to discussing the ongoing student protests across the nation, asserting that the Opposition should not create chaos or engage in sloganeering during the debate.

"We have communicated to the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Lok Sabha that we are ready for an in-depth discussion regarding the student and youth protests, as well as the police actions involved. The Home Minister will respond on behalf of the government," he stated to reporters following a BAC meeting.

However, he insisted that the Opposition must guarantee their participation in the debate without causing disruptions, listening attentively to the Home Minister's response, and avoiding any tumultuous behavior.

The Monsoon Session, which commenced on July 20, has faced numerous adjournments with minimal legislative activity, aside from the discussion on the anti-paper leaks bill—the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026—which was successfully passed by both Houses.

In total, three additional bills were passed with little to no debate, while two more were approved by the Lok Sabha amidst ongoing protests from the Opposition.

Initially, the Opposition's protests centered around the NEET paper leaks and allegations of misappropriated donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. They later called for a discussion on police actions against students protesting the NEET paper leaks, demanding the presence and statements from both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister.