The usually staid halls of Parliament were thrown into turmoil on Thursday as opposition parties refused to back down in their demand for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence over the police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar. The Lok Sabha was repeatedly adjourned, with the Rajya Sabha Chairman trying to placate the opposition by urging them to convey their sentiments, but to no avail.
Opposition Parties Unite in Protest
The protests began on Wednesday, with the opposition parties coming together to express their outrage over the police crackdown on the student protesters. The opposition alleges that the police used excessive force, leading to injuries and arrest of several students. The opposition parties, including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, and the Left parties, have been demanding a statement from the Home Minister on the issue, but to no avail.
The opposition parties also accused the government of trying to silence the students and muzzle their voices. They alleged that the police action was a clear case of misuse of power and demanded a thorough inquiry into the matter. The government, on the other hand, maintained that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order and that the students were warned to disperse before the police action was taken.
Rajya Sabha Chairman’s Plea Falls on Deaf Ears
Rajya Sabha Chairman M.Venkaiah Naidu tried to placate the opposition by urging them to convey their sentiments to the government. He appealed to the opposition to cooperate with the government and not to disrupt the proceedings of the House. However, the opposition parties were unmoved and continued to demand the Home Minister’s presence in the House.
The opposition parties also accused the Chairman of being biased and of trying to intimidate them into submission. They alleged that the Chairman was not allowing them to raise their issues and was instead trying to gag them. The Chairman, however, maintained that he was only trying to maintain order and decorum in the House.
Protests to Continue, Says Opposition
The opposition parties have made it clear that they will continue to protest until their demands are met. They have vowed to disrupt the proceedings of the House until the Home Minister comes to the House to explain the police action against the students. The government, on the other hand, has warned the opposition parties of stern action if they continue to disrupt the proceedings of the House.
The protests are set to continue on Friday, with the opposition parties planning to hold a midnight march in the streets of New Delhi. The government, meanwhile, has deployed additional police personnel in the area to maintain law and order. The situation remains tense, with no signs of a resolution in sight.
The protests have brought the usually staid halls of Parliament to a grinding halt, with the opposition parties refusing to back down in their demand for the Home Minister’s presence. The government, on the other hand, has maintained that the police action was necessary to maintain law and order. The situation remains tense, with no signs of a resolution in sight.
