Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Avoiding Parliamentary Debates
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration over the Opposition's alleged avoidance of debates in Parliament. The government stated its readiness for discussions on issues like the NEET exam paper leak and student protests.
Key takeaways
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration with the Opposition for allegedly avoiding debates.
- The government, through Rijiju and Home Minister Amit Shah, indicated readiness for discussions on student protests and the NEET exam paper leak.
- Rijiju criticized the Congress party for normalizing disruptive behavior in Parliament.
- Home Minister Amit Shah communicated the government's willingness to debate if parliamentary proceedings were allowed to function.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has voiced disappointment and frustration with the Opposition for what he described as their reluctance to engage in parliamentary debates. Rijiju stated that it is unusual for a government to be prepared for discussions while the Opposition avoids them.
He observed that parliamentary proceedings are hindered when the Opposition does not engage in dialogue, making it difficult for the government to present its views or respond to concerns. Rijiju specifically mentioned that the Congress party has normalized disruptive tactics such as holding placards, chanting slogans, and using abusive language, diverting from the intended purpose of parliamentary debate.
Responding to the Opposition's queries regarding Home Minister Amit Shah's letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, Rijiju explained that the communication was a result of continued parliamentary disruptions. Shah's letter conveyed the government's readiness to discuss student protests and the NEET (UG) paper leak, provided the House functions smoothly.
Rijiju reiterated that as Parliamentary Affairs Minister, he had conveyed the government's willingness for a comprehensive discussion on the NEET exam paper leak to the Business Advisory Committee and the House. Home Minister Amit Shah also communicated this readiness, suggesting a debate could commence at 3 PM if the Opposition agreed.
Shah further criticized the Opposition for using terms like "missing" and "fugitive" in reference to his presence, attributing such discourse to a recent shift in public and parliamentary conversation. He emphasized that he has been attending Parliament regularly but the Opposition's disruptions prevent any meaningful proceedings from taking place.
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