Kharge demands Amit Shah’s statement in Rajya Sabha; Rijiju says “opposition will not decide which minister comes to House” NEW DELHI: Amid continuing opposition protests lampooning home minister Amit Shah for his “absence” from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said the opposition cannot decide which minister will come to the House and speak.With the Lok Sabha paralysed and a virtual washout of Parliament’s monsoon session looming, Rijiju said Shah comes to Parliament building every day and stays till late at night. “Shah is a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of extremists and terrorists,” he said, amid the thumping of desks by members of the treasury benches. “The day the discussion begins here, and when Amit Shah responds, you (opposition) won’t be able to sit through it,” he said.Protests by opposition MPs forced the chairs of both Houses to adjourn the proceedings till Monday. The opposition has put Shah at the centre of its protests against alleged police excesses against protesters organised under the banner of Cockroach Janta Party who defied prohibitory orders to march towards Parliament. The Lok Sabha could not function as opposition MPs held placards and raised slogans demanding that Shah come to the House and respond to the police action on student protesters.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines They also held placards designed as attendance sheets, with ‘nil’ against Shah. The House passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid the din, without debate.The confrontation looks set to be extended to any discussion on the FCRA Bill in case the government seeks to push the legislation that has been opposed by opposition parties and church and Muslim bodies. Shah is likely to participate in the debate.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: Amid continuing opposition protests lampooning home minister Amit Shah for his “absence” from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said the opposition cannot decide which minister will come to the House and speak.With the Lok Sabha paralysed and a virtual washout of Parliament’s monsoon session looming, Rijiju said Shah comes to Parliament building every day and stays till late at night. “Shah is a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of extremists and terrorists,” he said, amid the thumping of desks by members of the treasury benches. “The day the discussion begins here, and when Amit Shah responds, you (opposition) won’t be able to sit through it,” he said.Protests by opposition MPs forced the chairs of both Houses to adjourn the proceedings till Monday. The opposition has put Shah at the centre of its protests against alleged police excesses against protesters organised under the banner of Cockroach Janta Party who defied prohibitory orders to march towards Parliament. The Lok Sabha could not function as opposition MPs held placards and raised slogans demanding that Shah come to the House and respond to the police action on student protesters.
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They also held placards designed as attendance sheets, with ‘nil’ against Shah. The House passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid the din, without debate.The confrontation looks set to be extended to any discussion on the FCRA Bill in case the government seeks to push the legislation that has been opposed by opposition parties and church and Muslim bodies. Shah is likely to participate in the debate.
