Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju firmly stated in Lok Sabha that the Opposition cannot dictate which minister will respond to questions, amidst ongoing disruptions over demands for Home Minister Amit Shah to address the NEET paper leak protests.
Key Points
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the Opposition cannot dictate which minister responds in Lok Sabha.
- Opposition parties demanded Home Minister Amit Shah address police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak.
- Rijiju highlighted that the government and Chair decide ministerial responses, not the Opposition.
- The Monsoon session has seen continuous disruptions over this and other issues.
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned to Monday amidst the ongoing protests.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Opposition cannot dictate which minister will come to the House and respond, amid a demand from the Congress and other parties that Home Minister Amit Shah should answer questions on the recent police action on protesting students in New Delhi.
As the House proceedings were disrupted again, Rijiju also said that Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night.
Shah is a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of extremists and terrorists, he stated amid thumping of desks by members of the Treasury benches.
Rijiju Defends Government's Prerogative
"The day discussion begins here (in Lok Sabha) and when Amit Shah responds, you (Opposition) won't be able to hear (digest)," Rijiju told the protesting members.
As per procedure, the minister who has listed business has to come to the House. "You cannot dictate which minister will come to the House and who will respond. That is decided by the government and the Chair," the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
Opposition Demands Accountability on NEET Protests
The Opposition has been demanding a response from Shah on the police crackdown on students, who were protesting against the NEET paper leak in the national capital last month.
As a result of the protests on this issue and other matters, the Monsoon session, which commenced on July 20, has witnessed continuous disruptions.
Rijiju also told the Opposition members to stop disrupting the proceedings.
Chairman C P Radhakrishnan had on Thursday asked Rijiju to "echo the sentiments" of the Opposition to the home minister as the Opposition members continued with their demand for a response from Shah. Amid the din on Friday, the House was adjourned to meet on Monday.
During the Zero Hour, which went on for nearly 16 minutes, the House passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate, and listed papers as well as reports of various Parliamentary committees were tabled.
