Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Kharge-Nadda Clash in Rajya Sabha Over Police Action
In the Rajya Sabha, there was a big argument between Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress party and J.P. Nadda from the BJP.
Kharge was upset about the police using force on protesters who were marching towards Parliament.
He wanted those responsible to be punished.
Nadda, however, said the police were just doing their job to maintain law and order.
He even talked about his own experiences being arrested during the Emergency.
The protest happened on July 20, and the government later promised to look into the protesters' demands.
Heated exchanges between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leader J.P. Nadda in Rajya Sabha over police action on protesters.
Kharge demanded strict action against those responsible for the crackdown on protesters.
Nadda defended the police action, describing it as a 'normal law and order situation'.
The incident relates to a 'Sansad Chalo' march on July 20, where police used lathicharge and tear gas to disperse protesters.
The 37-day-long protest at Jantar Mantar was withdrawn after the government assured protesters of action on their demands.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress), J.P. Nadda (BJP), John Brittas (CPI(M))
- What
- Heated exchanges in Rajya Sabha over police action on protesters
- When
- During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Over the issue of police action against protesters during a 'Sansad Chalo' march
Congress and Opposition
BJP and Government
Police Action on Protesters
Congress and Opposition
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge demanded strict action against those responsible for the alleged unauthorised intervention and crackdown on protesters.
BJP and Government
BJP leader J.P. Nadda defended the police action, describing it as a 'normal law and order situation' and asserted that activists must be prepared to face the consequences.
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Target
- Parliament
- Protest Duration
- 37 days
- Government Response
- Assured protesters of action on their demands
