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Parliament Logjam Continues as Modi, Shah Skip Sessions
The people who make laws for India meet in a special building called Parliament.
Lately, the meetings have not been going well.
Some members of Parliament, called the opposition, are upset.
They want the Home Minister, Mr. Amit Shah, to talk about why police were tough with students who were protesting.
The students were upset because an important exam called NEET had a paper leak.
The opposition also wants to talk about donations that may have been stolen from a famous temple in Ayodhya.
Because they are upset, the opposition members shout slogans and stop the House from working.
This has happened for 16 days in a row.
The Speaker of the House, Mr. Om Birla, asked everyone to let the House work so important bills can be discussed.
Even though nine bills were passed, only two got a proper debate.
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day as opposition MPs continued demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Opposition is protesting over police action against students demonstrating against the NEET paper leak and alleged theft of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya.
Home Minister Amit Shah did not appear in the Lok Sabha, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also skipped sessions.
For the 16th straight day, the Lower House could not complete Question Hour due to persistent opposition sloganeering.
Nine bills were passed by the Lok Sabha during the session, but a debate could take place only on two.
- Who
- Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Speaker Om Birla
- What
- The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day as Opposition protests continued over police action against student protesters and other demands
- Where
- Lok Sabha, Parliament of India, New Delhi
- When
- Monday, during the Monsoon session that began on July 20
- Why
- Opposition MPs want a statement from Amit Shah on police crackdown on NEET paper-leak protesters and a debate on alleged theft of Ram Temple donations
Opposition MPs
Parliamentary leadership
Disruption vs. functioning of the House
Opposition MPs
Opposition MPs have disrupted proceedings and blocked Question Hour for 16 straight days to force a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against student protesters and a debate on alleged Ram Temple donation theft.
Parliamentary leadership
Speaker Om Birla appealed to parties to allow the House to function without disruption so that members can express views on bills and issues concerning the people can be discussed comprehensively.
Key facts
- Lok Sabha status
- Adjourned for the day
- Consecutive days without Question Hour
- 16
- Monsoon session start
- July 20
- Bills passed during session
- 9
- Bills with debate held
- 2
- Key opposition demands
- Statement from Amit Shah on student protests; debate on Ram Temple donation theft
- Key officials
- Om Birla (Speaker), Amit Shah (Home Minister)
Sources
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