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Opposition Walks Out of Rajya Sabha Demanding Amit Shah's Statement

Opposition Walks Out of Rajya Sabha Demanding Amit Shah's Statement
Opposition Walks Out of Rajya Sabha, Demands Amit Shah's Statement · deccanchronicle.com

Some lawmakers in India were upset.

They wanted to talk about what happened to students who were protesting.

The police had taken action against these students.

The lawmakers wanted the Home Minister to explain this.

His name is Amit Shah.

When he did not make a statement, they walked out of the meeting.

This happened in the Rajya Sabha, which is part of India's parliament.

The meeting was paused three times during the day.

A leader named Harivansh said the meeting would pause for one hour in the afternoon.

The lawmakers came back earlier than planned.

Key facts

Event
Walkout by Congress and opposition parties
Date
Thursday, August 6
Location
New Delhi
Chamber
Rajya Sabha (Upper House)
Demand
Statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students
Adjournments
Three during the day
Deputy Chairman
Harivansh
Afternoon Session
Scheduled to resume at 2.15 pm

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