BJP Criticizes Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for Disrupting Parliament Proceedings

New Delhi, August 6: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad urged the opposition, particularly Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, to allow the functioning of both houses so that Union Home Minister Amit Shah can address them. This demand is also being echoed by protesting leaders.

Prasad criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a “hypocrite,” and accused him of having a different stance regarding student protests against examination irregularities in Jharkhand. Many students from the state are protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, with several on a hunger strike for nearly two weeks.

Kharge serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, while Gandhi holds the same position in the Lok Sabha. Both leaders are leading the demand for the Home Minister to address the alleged atrocities against protesting students and the use of force.

Speaking to the media in the Parliament complex, Prasad stated that Gandhi and Kharge create a new narrative every day. They bring posters calling for Amit Shah, yet the Home Minister is present in his office from 10 AM to 7 PM daily.

He further emphasized that Parliament should function to allow for debates. If discussions take place, Shah will certainly participate and respond.

Responding to the Congress leaders’ stance on the examination process, Prasad questioned why Gandhi remains silent on the alleged irregularities in Jharkhand. He accused the Jharkhand government of outsourcing the examination process to a company that had previously been banned in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

He asked why Rahul Gandhi is silent if jobs are being sold there.

The 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament has been marked by heated debates and frequent disruptions, leading to regular adjournments of both houses. Protests from the opposition regarding NEET exam result leaks, police action against student protesters, and alleged misuse of funds for the Ram Temple have disrupted proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Despite this, some bills have been passed without discussion to maintain legislative momentum.