Government's Offer of Amit Shah's Statement on Student Protests Fails to Break Parliament Deadlock

New Delhi: The stalemate in Parliament continued on Monday despite the Centre offering to facilitate a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue of recent student protests and the subsequent police action.

The government indicated its willingness to have Amit Shah address the concerns raised by the Opposition in an effort to restore normal functioning in both Houses. However, the offer failed to satisfy Opposition parties, which insisted on a detailed discussion under rules that would allow an extended debate and responses from the government.

Opposition leaders maintained that a statement alone would not address their concerns. They demanded a comprehensive debate on the alleged police action against student protesters and sought accountability from the Centre.

The continued disagreement led to repeated disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, with members raising slogans and protesting in the House. Parliamentary proceedings were interrupted several times as the treasury benches and the Opposition remained divided over the format and scope of the discussion.

The government accused the Opposition of deliberately stalling legislative business despite its willingness to discuss the issue. Ministers urged Opposition members to allow Parliament to function normally and participate in scheduled debates.

The Opposition, on the other hand, argued that the matter was of national importance and warranted a structured discussion with the Home Minister responding directly to the issues raised.

The deadlock comes during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, which has witnessed frequent disruptions over several political issues, including student protests, law and order, and governance.

With neither side showing signs of compromise, uncertainty remains over when normal proceedings will resume. Parliamentary affairs leaders from both the government and the Opposition are expected to continue consultations in an effort to break the impasse.