New Delhi, July 11. The confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition increased in Parliament on Tuesday over the issue of police action on protesting students in Jharkhand. In support of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NDA MPs marched towards Makar Dwar in the Parliament complex and sought answers from Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on the police action against students in Jharkhand. BJP MPs alleged that the government is ready to discuss every issue, but the opposition is continuously disrupting the proceedings of the House. NDA MPs also targeted Congress over the use of lathi charge and water cannon on protesting students in Jharkhand.
Sanjay Jaiswal said- Government is ready for discussion
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal said that the government is ready to discuss every issue, but Rahul Gandhi is not allowing discussion in the House. He alleged that the opposition was repeatedly stopping the proceedings of Parliament and the NDA MPs marched in protest against this.
Anurag Thakur targeted Rahul Gandhi
BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacked Congress while demanding justice for the students of Jharkhand. He said that the kind of action taken against the students is very serious. Anurag Thakur alleged that Rahul Gandhi demands answers from the Home Minister, while the government is ready to answer. He said that Rahul Gandhi is giving statements only to remain in the headlines. In another statement, Thakur described Congress as a 'shop of lies' and alleged that the party was using students for political gains.
Jagdambika Pal said- Why silence on Jharkhand government?
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal raised questions on Congress regarding police action against students in Jharkhand. He said that despite the use of lathi charge and water cannon on students in Ranchi, the opposition is silent on this issue. He said that this silence of the opposition is exposing its position to the public.
Chirag Paswan accused the opposition of 'changing the goalpost'
Union Minister Chirag Paswan accused the opposition of disrupting the proceedings of Parliament. He said that when the government is ready to discuss every issue, the opposition changes its demands. Chirag Paswan said that sometimes the opposition demands discussion on one issue and sometimes starts demanding answers on another issue. According to him, this tendency of the opposition and Rahul Gandhi has caused the most damage to the functioning of Parliament.
Bansuri Swaraj said- Students want action, not statement.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said that Rahul Gandhi is talking about accountability like the leader of the opposition in Jharkhand, but his party is a partner in the Jharkhand government. He said that students in Jharkhand do not just want statements, but are demanding action and justice. Bansuri Swaraj demanded Rahul Gandhi to fix accountability in this matter.
Nishikant Dubey accused Rahul Gandhi of double standards
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Rahul Gandhi of double standards. He said that Rahul Gandhi should rise above his political mentality and stand with the students and work towards providing them justice.
Ashok Mittal called police action condemnable
BJP MP Ashok Mittal condemned the police action against students in Jharkhand. He alleged that students were beaten up and tear gas shells were also fired inside the assembly premises. Describing it as shameful, he said that such action against students cannot be accepted. Mittal also accused Congress of shirking responsibility in this matter.