Opposition Protests Home Minister's Absence in Parliament Monsoon Session

Opposition MPs led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stalled Rajya Sabha proceedings on August 7, 2026, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah address the July 20 police action against student protesters.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju rejected the demand, stating there was no formal direction from the Chair for Shah's presence and that Ministers attend based on their specific ministry agendas.

Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan had previously asked Rijiju on August 6 to convey the Opposition's sentiments to Shah, but the House was adjourned until August 10 following continued sloganeering.