Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Congress-BJP Clash Over Student Protests in MP Assembly
During the monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, a heated argument broke out between the Congress Party and the BJP government.
The Congress accused the BJP of refusing to discuss police action against protesting students in Delhi and demanded an apology from Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya for calling the students 'keeda' (insects).
The BJP maintained that all discussions must follow Assembly rules and procedures.
The Congress argued that the Assembly should discuss student issues and accused the BJP of treating protesting students unfairly.
The BJP defended its actions, stating that the exam was conducted again after allegations of a paper leak.
The Congress vowed to continue its protest until Vijayvargiya apologizes to the students.
Congress accused BJP of refusing to discuss police action against protesting students in Delhi.
Congress demanded an apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya for calling students 'keeda' (insects).
BJP insisted that all discussions must follow Assembly rules and procedures.
Congress argued that the Assembly should discuss student issues and accused BJP of unfair treatment.
BJP defended its actions, stating the exam was conducted again after allegations of a paper leak.
- Who
- Congress Party and BJP Government
- What
- Clash over student protests and police action
- When
- Day 3 of the monsoon session
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Bhopal
- Why
- Congress demanded an apology for police action against students and BJP insisted on following rules
Congress Party
BJP Government
Apology Demand
Congress Party
Demanded an apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya for calling students 'keeda' (insects) and for police action against them.
BJP Government
Refused to apologize, stating that discussions must follow rules and procedures.
Discussion of Student Issues
Congress Party
Argued that the Assembly should discuss student protests and police actions against them.
BJP Government
Maintained that all discussions must adhere to Assembly rules and procedures.
Treatment of Protesting Students
Congress Party
Accused the BJP of treating protesting students unfairly and portraying them as anti-national.
BJP Government
Defended the government's actions, stating that the exam was conducted again after allegations of a paper leak.
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Bhopal
- Date
- Day 3 of the monsoon session
- Key Figures
- Umang Singhar (Congress), Kailash Vijayvargiya (BJP)
- Issue
- Police action against protesting students at Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Demand
- Apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya
