August 5, 2026

SC advises restraint as it hears pleas on student protest violence NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that authorities must exercise restraint while dealing with student protesters, saying any violent response to prevent violence only escalates the situation.The court tagged the matter with other pending petitions related to violence during student protests in Delhi and other states, saying the issues would be heard together.“In a democracy, during such peaceful marches, forces also should exercise restraint. Authorities need to tread very carefully so that youngsters don’t indulge in violence. Responding violently would only aggravate the situation. The biggest powerful source is listening, listening to what they are saying and why they are agitating”, the CJI said. The court also expressed confidence in the judgment and discretion of law enforcement agencies.“Let us leave it to the wisdom of the law enforcement agency, they know better than us how to deal with the situation. We have heard you. We will take it up on that day. Let us see the view of the Central Government etc”, the Court said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the observations while hearing a plea seeking action against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over its alleged role in the recent violence during CJP-led protests in Delhi and other parts of the country, including incidents of alleged stone-pelting.The observations come days after CJP claimed that the Centre had assured protesters that FIRs registered against students in Bihar and Assam would be withdrawn following late-night talks. According to the organisation, the understanding also included an assurance that no fresh criminal cases would be filed against protesters in connection with the agitation. The CJP has been demanding the withdrawal of cases against students who participated in protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-ChallansWest Bengal Clears Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Strategic Rail Link Near DoklamSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director Suspended123PhotostoriesVedika Pinto’s ‘Musafir Cafe’ style: 5 fashion statements worth recreating5 easy and simple hacks to accommodate nearly 50 plants in your small balcony garden4 ways Japanese cook rice and what makes each method unique9 spiritual rituals that can enhance your energy based on your birth dateWhy Indians have eaten curd and sugar before important occasions for generations5 subtle forms of manipulation people often mistake for loveThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royalty123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh

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SC advises restraint as it hears pleas on student protest violence NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that authorities must exercise restraint while dealing with student protesters, saying any violent response to prevent violence only escalates the situation.The court tagged the matter with other pending petitions related to violence during student protests in Delhi and other states, saying the issues would be heard together.“In a democracy, during such peaceful marches, forces also should exercise restraint. Authorities need to tread very carefully so that youngsters don’t indulge in violence. Responding violently would only aggravate the situation. The biggest powerful source is listening, listening to what they are saying and why they are agitating”, the CJI said. The court also expressed confidence in the judgment and discretion of law enforcement agencies.“Let us leave it to the wisdom of the law enforcement agency, they know better than us how to deal with the situation. We have heard you. We will take it up on that day. Let us see the view of the Central Government etc”, the Court said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the observations while hearing a plea seeking action against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over its alleged role in the recent violence during CJP-led protests in Delhi and other parts of the country, including incidents of alleged stone-pelting.The observations come days after CJP claimed that the Centre had assured protesters that FIRs registered against students in Bihar and Assam would be withdrawn following late-night talks. According to the organisation, the understanding also included an assurance that no fresh criminal cases would be filed against protesters in connection with the agitation. The CJP has been demanding the withdrawal of cases against students who participated in protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-ChallansWest Bengal Clears Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Strategic Rail Link Near DoklamSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director Suspended123PhotostoriesVedika Pinto’s ‘Musafir Cafe’ style: 5 fashion statements worth recreating5 easy and simple hacks to accommodate nearly 50 plants in your small balcony garden4 ways Japanese cook rice and what makes each method unique9 spiritual rituals that can enhance your energy based on your birth dateWhy Indians have eaten curd and sugar before important occasions for generations5 subtle forms of manipulation people often mistake for loveThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royalty123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh


'Tread carefully': SC calls for restraint, dialogue in dealing with student protesters
SC advises restraint as it hears pleas on student protest violence

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that authorities must exercise restraint while dealing with student protesters, saying any violent response to prevent violence only escalates the situation.The court tagged the matter with other pending petitions related to violence during student protests in Delhi and other states, saying the issues would be heard together.“In a democracy, during such peaceful marches, forces also should exercise restraint. Authorities need to tread very carefully so that youngsters don’t indulge in violence. Responding violently would only aggravate the situation. The biggest powerful source is listening, listening to what they are saying and why they are agitating”, the CJI said. The court also expressed confidence in the judgment and discretion of law enforcement agencies.“Let us leave it to the wisdom of the law enforcement agency, they know better than us how to deal with the situation. We have heard you. We will take it up on that day. Let us see the view of the Central Government etc”, the Court said.

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Your repression will never stop our service to the people for even a single day!” he wrote. ‘I’m M K Stalin’s son’: Udhayanidhi shares photo with father after releaseUdhayanidhi was briefly arrested on Tuesday morning, a day after his remarks during a protest in Thanjavur over the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka sparked a political controversy. During his speech, he was interrupted by chants of “Trisha, Trisha” from the audience. The ruling TVK alleged that his response carried a vulgar double meaning and accused him of lowering the standards of political discourse and insulting the dignity of women.After being questioned by the police, Udhayanidhi was released later in the day.Targeting the TVK government after his release, he alleged that the action against him was aimed at diverting attention from farmers’ issues.”The #SofaModel government, which is incapable of wiping away the sorrows of farmers, has arrested me to divert attention from the issues. Using the ruling party’s Abusive warriors, they spread defamation against me claiming that I used unnecessary words during the Thanjavur protest. They registered false cases, thinking they could harass me by dragging me from Chennai to Thanjavur, and tried to satisfy someone,” he said.”Even after arresting me, I looked at the media and said that I view this arrest as a comedy, and only then came along. I did not run away in fear after seeing the police,” he added.Udhayanidhi also referred to the Karur stampede in which 41 people died, accusing the chief minister of avoiding accountability.”The whole country knows that today’s Chief Minister, even when 41 people died in Karur, without meeting their families and without facing the media, fled head over heels in fear that he might be arrested.””Even after so many lives were lost in Karur – this is the same person who went to Malaysia within the next one month for a film promotion and danced around. The Chief Minister may fear arrest if he wants. I am not afraid of any of that,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe DMK leader also thanked party workers, alliance partners and other political leaders who condemned his arrest and participated in protests demanding his release.”I express my gratitude to the leaders of various political parties, including friendly movements, who condemned my arrest, and to the party comrades across Tamil Nadu who showed unity in support of me,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Your repression will never stop our service to the people for even a single day!” he wrote. ‘I’m M K Stalin’s son’: Udhayanidhi shares photo with father after releaseUdhayanidhi was briefly arrested on Tuesday morning, a day after his remarks during a protest in Thanjavur over the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka sparked a political controversy. During his speech, he was interrupted by chants of “Trisha, Trisha” from the audience. The ruling TVK alleged that his response carried a vulgar double meaning and accused him of lowering the standards of political discourse and insulting the dignity of women.After being questioned by the police, Udhayanidhi was released later in the day.Targeting the TVK government after his release, he alleged that the action against him was aimed at diverting attention from farmers’ issues.”The #SofaModel government, which is incapable of wiping away the sorrows of farmers, has arrested me to divert attention from the issues. 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Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal (Photo: ANI) Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), consumed water on Wednesday, the fourth day of his fast. Mahto said he decided to take water after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urged him to do so during a video call. He made it clear, however, that the hunger strike and the satyagraha would continue until the government responded to the students’ demands.Mahto began the indefinite hunger strike on Sunday night at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, where students have been protesting against alleged irregularities in several recruitment examinations. The agitation entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Mahto said the wider satyagraha began on July 25, while he started his indefinite hunger strike on August 2.According to Mahto, Wangchuk expressed support for the students’ movement, offered guidance and encouragement, and lauded their peaceful democratic protest. Mahto also invited Wangchuk to visit Ranchi and boost the morale of the agitating students. He said Wangchuk had assured continued support for the movement.Wangchuk asked Mahto about his health. Mahto replied, “We have been on Satyagraha since July 25th; I sat on the indefinite hunger strike on August 2nd. I was extremely exhausted–it was a critical time… Papers have been leaking here for 26 years… Yesterday, the doctor warned that if I didn’t take water, I would have to be admitted to the hospital…” Wangchuk then appealed to him to call off the strike, saying, “Please take some water; this is tantamount to suicide… You need some time, but it could be 2-3 weeks as well, and I hope that the government will understand and make the right decision.”Mahto told reporters that Wangchuk’s support had raised the protesters’ morale. He said he had given up both food and water for four days and that his condition was quite bad. “Sonam Wangchuk sir, by supporting our movement, has increased our morale. He has increased it so much that now we will definitely make the government back down. For the last four days, I had given up both water and food, and my condition was quite bad. He made a lot of pleas, requests, and appeals, saying, ‘Take water and salt, and everyone is always with you, and surely your movement will be successful.’ Many others had requested before for me to take water and salt, but I had refused everyone. However, with one condition, I have accepted water from Sonam sir,” Mahto said.Mahto said the condition was that Wangchuk should continue supporting the Jharkhand students until their protest succeeded. He said Wangchuk had agreed to remain in touch and participate through video calls. Mahto added that he would consume water and salt but would not eat until the Jharkhand government listened to the students’ demands. “The condition is that, just as you physically participated in the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar and made the movement of students across India successful while on a hunger strike, in the same way, for justice for all the students of Jharkhand, we will expect the same support from you until this movement is successful. And we should get your support. Sonam Wangchuk sir has accepted this condition, that until the students of Jharkhand get justice, until this protest is successful, Sonam Wangchuk sir will stay with us, always stay in touch, and also be on video calls. And from today onwards, I will consume water and salt, but I will not consume food until the Jharkhand government listens to our demands,” he said.Students demand cancellation of JPSC examination, CBI probeThe protests began after the results of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination were announced on July 5, with aspirants alleging irregularities in the recruitment process. Students have since been holding round-the-clock protests and an indefinite sit-in, demanding transparency and accountability. 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He said the matter was being examined seriously and that an appropriate decision would be taken within the constitutional framework after reports from the investigating agencies were received. Soren said his government was determined to resolve the issue once and for all. “I have said this before as well, the government has eyes and ears; it is sensitive to the issue…the way the investigation team is working day and night, we are waiting for its answer and a conclusion…very soon we will make the students and the people of the state aware about it. All the necessities of the students will be met, and they will get justice,” the chief minister said.The state Criminal Investigation Department, which is probing the alleged examination irregularities, has conducted raids at several locations across Jharkhand. Officials seized laptops, mobile phones, bank documents, carbon copies of OMR sheets and other materials deemed important to the investigation during the searches. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExamination of the seized evidence is under way.The opposition has also intensified its attack on the state government over the issue. Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and several BJP leaders have demanded a CBI investigation. They have also sought strict action against officials found guilty of wrongdoing and the immediate acceptance of the students’ demands.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal (Photo: ANI) Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), consumed water on Wednesday, the fourth day of his fast. Mahto said he decided to take water after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urged him to do so during a video call. He made it clear, however, that the hunger strike and the satyagraha would continue until the government responded to the students’ demands.Mahto began the indefinite hunger strike on Sunday night at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, where students have been protesting against alleged irregularities in several recruitment examinations. The agitation entered its 12th day on Wednesday. Mahto said the wider satyagraha began on July 25, while he started his indefinite hunger strike on August 2.According to Mahto, Wangchuk expressed support for the students’ movement, offered guidance and encouragement, and lauded their peaceful democratic protest. Mahto also invited Wangchuk to visit Ranchi and boost the morale of the agitating students. He said Wangchuk had assured continued support for the movement.Wangchuk asked Mahto about his health. Mahto replied, “We have been on Satyagraha since July 25th; I sat on the indefinite hunger strike on August 2nd. I was extremely exhausted–it was a critical time… Papers have been leaking here for 26 years… Yesterday, the doctor warned that if I didn’t take water, I would have to be admitted to the hospital…” Wangchuk then appealed to him to call off the strike, saying, “Please take some water; this is tantamount to suicide… You need some time, but it could be 2-3 weeks as well, and I hope that the government will understand and make the right decision.”Mahto told reporters that Wangchuk’s support had raised the protesters’ morale. He said he had given up both food and water for four days and that his condition was quite bad. “Sonam Wangchuk sir, by supporting our movement, has increased our morale. He has increased it so much that now we will definitely make the government back down. For the last four days, I had given up both water and food, and my condition was quite bad. He made a lot of pleas, requests, and appeals, saying, ‘Take water and salt, and everyone is always with you, and surely your movement will be successful.’ Many others had requested before for me to take water and salt, but I had refused everyone. However, with one condition, I have accepted water from Sonam sir,” Mahto said.Mahto said the condition was that Wangchuk should continue supporting the Jharkhand students until their protest succeeded. He said Wangchuk had agreed to remain in touch and participate through video calls. Mahto added that he would consume water and salt but would not eat until the Jharkhand government listened to the students’ demands. “The condition is that, just as you physically participated in the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar and made the movement of students across India successful while on a hunger strike, in the same way, for justice for all the students of Jharkhand, we will expect the same support from you until this movement is successful. And we should get your support. Sonam Wangchuk sir has accepted this condition, that until the students of Jharkhand get justice, until this protest is successful, Sonam Wangchuk sir will stay with us, always stay in touch, and also be on video calls. And from today onwards, I will consume water and salt, but I will not consume food until the Jharkhand government listens to our demands,” he said.Students demand cancellation of JPSC examination, CBI probeThe protests began after the results of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination were announced on July 5, with aspirants alleging irregularities in the recruitment process. Students have since been holding round-the-clock protests and an indefinite sit-in, demanding transparency and accountability. They are also seeking comprehensive reforms in Jharkhand’s recruitment agencies.Their key demands include the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination and a CBI investigation into alleged malpractice in recruitment tests, including the JPSC and JSSC-CGL examinations. They have also demanded the public release of OMR sheets and answer scripts from the main examinations. A faction of the protesters has warned that it will gherao the Jharkhand Assembly on August 6 if the government fails to take concrete steps on the demands.Soren says government committed to ensuring justiceAmid the growing protests, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren broke his silence on Tuesday and said his government was sensitive to the students’ concerns and committed to ensuring justice. He said the matter was being examined seriously and that an appropriate decision would be taken within the constitutional framework after reports from the investigating agencies were received. Soren said his government was determined to resolve the issue once and for all. “I have said this before as well, the government has eyes and ears; it is sensitive to the issue…the way the investigation team is working day and night, we are waiting for its answer and a conclusion…very soon we will make the students and the people of the state aware about it. All the necessities of the students will be met, and they will get justice,” the chief minister said.The state Criminal Investigation Department, which is probing the alleged examination irregularities, has conducted raids at several locations across Jharkhand. Officials seized laptops, mobile phones, bank documents, carbon copies of OMR sheets and other materials deemed important to the investigation during the searches. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExamination of the seized evidence is under way.The opposition has also intensified its attack on the state government over the issue. Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and several BJP leaders have demanded a CBI investigation. They have also sought strict action against officials found guilty of wrongdoing and the immediate acceptance of the students’ demands.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo)NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in an effort to end the continuing deadlock in Parliament, as disruptions in the Monsoon Session forced another adjournment of the Lok Sabha.According to PTI sources, Rijiju held a nearly 50-minute meeting with Rahul Gandhi in the latter’s Parliament office. Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also attended the meeting, which focused on the ongoing impasse in Parliament and the proposed Delimitation Bill.According to ANI sources, Rijiju sought to know the opposition’s stand on the Delimitation Bill during the discussions.The meeting came after the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition members continued sloganeering over several issues, including the alleged police action against students during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition has also been demanding statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah in Parliament.Since the Monsoon Session began on July 20, the Lok Sabha has not completed a single Question Hour. Five Bills have been passed without discussion amid repeated disruptions.As soon as the House assembled on Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged members to return to their seats and allow Question Hour to proceed.”Sloganeering, whether inside or outside the House, is not good for democracy. By showing placards and sloganeering you are lowering the dignity of the House,” Birla told Opposition members.He added that several MPs had expressed concern that important questions could not be taken up because of repeated disruptions.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 BJP MPs at his residence as part of his interactions with parliamentarians during the Monsoon Session. According to sources, the Prime Minister shared personal experiences and held informal discussions with the MPs.Earlier in the day, Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament, protesting against Union home minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action against CJP protesters on July 20, the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement and other issues.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo)NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in an effort to end the continuing deadlock in Parliament, as disruptions in the Monsoon Session forced another adjournment of the Lok Sabha.According to PTI sources, Rijiju held a nearly 50-minute meeting with Rahul Gandhi in the latter’s Parliament office. Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also attended the meeting, which focused on the ongoing impasse in Parliament and the proposed Delimitation Bill.According to ANI sources, Rijiju sought to know the opposition’s stand on the Delimitation Bill during the discussions.The meeting came after the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition members continued sloganeering over several issues, including the alleged police action against students during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition has also been demanding statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah in Parliament.Since the Monsoon Session began on July 20, the Lok Sabha has not completed a single Question Hour. Five Bills have been passed without discussion amid repeated disruptions.As soon as the House assembled on Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged members to return to their seats and allow Question Hour to proceed.”Sloganeering, whether inside or outside the House, is not good for democracy. By showing placards and sloganeering you are lowering the dignity of the House,” Birla told Opposition members.He added that several MPs had expressed concern that important questions could not be taken up because of repeated disruptions.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 BJP MPs at his residence as part of his interactions with parliamentarians during the Monsoon Session. According to sources, the Prime Minister shared personal experiences and held informal discussions with the MPs.Earlier in the day, Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament, protesting against Union home minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action against CJP protesters on July 20, the alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement and other issues.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-ChallansWest Bengal Clears Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Strategic Rail Link Near DoklamSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? 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