‘The DM gives the order to open fire, not the minister’ Jitendra Singh’s counterattack on Rahul Gandhi’s statement

New Delhi: There was a huge uproar in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on the Examination Amendment Bill. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Home Minister Amit Shah and said that he should clarify whether he had given orders to open fire on the students or not. On this, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hit back and raised questions on Rahul’s parliamentary understanding and language.

"Is Rahul aware of parliamentary decorum?"   

During the discussion on the bill, Jitendra Singh said that when such an important law is being passed in the House, then the opposition is doing politics instead of giving suggestions. He said, "The language used by the leader of the opposition is shocking. This shows whether he is even aware of the basic decorum of Parliament or not."  

Minister for the youth "idiot" Also objected to the use of words like. He said that the youth of the country are the future of India and it is unfortunate for them to speak such words.

"No bullets were fired, only tear gas was fired"   

Rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of firing, Jitendra Singh made it clear that no bullets were fired during the protest at Jantar Mantar. He said, "It has been repeatedly told that tear gas shells were released there only to control the crowd. When no bullets were fired, the question of giving orders to open fire does not arise."  

Who has the authority to give orders?  

Responding to Rahul’s allegations, the minister explained the administrative rules. He said that the minister does not have the right to order the use of force or firing to maintain law and order. Jitendra Singh said, "Such an order can be given only by the Magistrate or DM of the concerned district and not by any Union Minister. The leader of the opposition should first understand the process."  

What did Rahul Gandhi say?    

After the proceedings of the House, Rahul Gandhi said in the Parliament premises that only two things can happen here. Either the Home Minister gave the order, or he was not aware. He is responsible in both the situations.

He also took a dig at Amit Shah not coming to the House and said that "Brave Home Minister of India" Did not come to the house. Rahul said, "If he did not give the order then come and clarify. Being the leader of opposition, it is my right to speak in the House."  

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju got angry on this. He said that Rahul has violated the privilege by making a false statement and he should apologise. Overall, the discussion of the examination bill got entangled in politics and allegations and counter-allegations. While the government said the bill was in the interest of students, the opposition tried to corner the government over it.