3 weeks ago
NDA and INDIA Bloc MPs Face Off at Parliament Gate
Two big groups of lawmakers in India, called the NDA and the INDIA bloc, had a disagreement in front of Parliament.
The two groups stood at the main gate and shouted slogans at each other, while security guards stood between them.
The lawmakers were upset about how police treated students in a state called Jharkhand.
Students there marched to the assembly building because they thought their job exams were not fair.
Police used water cannons and sticks to stop the marching students.
Some lawmakers said the police were too rough with the students and wanted the Home Minister to answer questions.
Other lawmakers said a leader named Rahul Gandhi was hiding from a debate about the student protests.
Both sides held up signs and shouted different messages.
People also said money might have been taken from a temple in a city called Ayodhya, and leaders wanted answers about that too.
NDA and INDIA bloc MPs came face-to-face at Parliament's main gate on Tuesday, with security personnel forming a cordon between them.
NDA MPs accused Rahul Gandhi of 'running away' from a debate on student protests and raised slogans like 'Rahul Gandhi Jawab Do'.
INDIA bloc MPs demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police excesses during July 20 student protests over paper leaks.
Police used water cannons and lathi-charged job aspirants in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Monday after thousands breached barricades while marching toward the assembly.
Opposition MPs also protested over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and alleged police excesses against NEET paper leak protesters.
- Who
- NDA and INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Nishikant Dubey and Kangana Ranaut
- What
- Rival protests and counter-slogans at Parliament's main gate over police action on student protesters, alleged police excesses, and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations
- Where
- Makar Dwar, Parliament House complex, New Delhi; Ranchi in Jharkhand
- When
- Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon Session; student-police clashes in Ranchi took place on Monday
- Why
- Over 'brutal' police action on job aspirants in Jharkhand, alleged police excesses during July 20 student protests over paper leaks, and alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya
Opposition / INDIA bloc
Ruling NDA / BJP
Responsibility for police action on students
Opposition / INDIA bloc
Union Home Minister Amit Shah must account for alleged police excesses, including the firing of pellet guns, during the July 20 student protests over paper leaks.
Ruling NDA / BJP
Congress, part of the coalition government in Jharkhand, is responsible for police action against job aspirants there; BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed hunger-striking aspirant Devendra Nath Mahto was beaten up in the state.
Parliamentary debate on student protests
Opposition / INDIA bloc
Rahul Gandhi said the country is not interested in Shah's opinion in Parliament on 'general topics' and wants to know whether he ordered pellet gun firing at protesting students.
Ruling NDA / BJP
NDA MPs accused Gandhi of 'running away' from a debate on student protests, which the government had announced would be led by Home Minister Shah on Monday.
Key facts
- Event
- Rival NDA and INDIA bloc protests at Parliament's main gate
- Location
- Makar Dwar, Parliament House complex, New Delhi; clashes in Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Timing
- Tuesday during the Monsoon Session; Ranchi clashes occurred on Monday
- Key figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Nishikant Dubey, Kangana Ranaut
- Opposition demands
- Accountability from Amit Shah over alleged police excesses, including pellet gun firing, on July 20
- NDA allegation
- Rahul Gandhi 'running away' from a debate on student protests
- Cited police actions
- Water cannons, lathi-charge, tear gas, and alleged pellet gun firing
- Related issues
- Alleged theft of donations at Ram temple, Ayodhya; NEET paper leak protests; debate on student protests announced for Monday
Quotes
Opposition INDIA bloc MPs
Members of the opposition INDIA bloc
“Accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police excesses during the July student protests”
thehansindia.com
“Rahul Gandhi Jawab Do”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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