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Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Demands
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on July 29.
The first adjournment was due to protests over the arrest of Aishe Ghosh by Delhi Police.
The second adjournment happened when Opposition leaders demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
The Opposition condemned the police action, stating it was a threat to democracy, while the government defended it as a normal law and order case.
The Rajya Sabha has been witnessing repeated disruptions since the beginning of the monsoon session on July 20.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm within minutes of meeting at 12 noon.
Opposition leaders demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House.
First adjournment came around 20 minutes into the Zero Hour.
Opposition protested police action against Aishe Ghosh, former JNUSU President.
Government defended police action as a normal law and order case.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha members, including Opposition leaders and government leaders
- What
- Adjournment of Rajya Sabha amid demands for Home Minister's presence and protests over police action
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- When
- July 29
- Why
- Opposition demanded Home Minister's presence and protested police action against Aishe Ghosh
Opposition Leaders
Government Leaders
Presence of Home Minister
Opposition Leaders
Demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House.
Government Leaders
Did not respond directly to the demand.
Police Action Against Aishe Ghosh
Opposition Leaders
Condemned the police action, stating it was a threat to democracy.
Government Leaders
Defended the police action, stating it was a normal law and order case.
Key facts
- Date
- July 29
- Time of Adjournment
- 12 noon to 2 pm
- Opposition Leaders Involved
- Renuka Chowdhury, John Brittas, Mallikarjun Kharge
- Government Leaders Involved
- J P Nadda
- Incident Involving Aishe Ghosh
- Arrest by Delhi Police at CPI(M) office
- Reason for Arrest
- 2021 protest case in JNU
Quotes
Renuka Chowdhury
Congress MP and opposition leader
“"Where is the Home Minister? Call him here."”
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Sources
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