New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today accused the opposition parties of not allowing the discussion despite the government’s assurance on the NEET paper leak issue.
Speaking to reporters at Parliament premises, he said that the government has accepted the demand for discussion, but the opposition is avoiding discussion by putting new conditions. He said that Congress can also speak about its demands during the discussion.
Rijiju made these remarks after the House reconvened at noon following an earlier adjournment.
Amid the ruckus over the NEET paper leak issue, the proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm.
Earlier during the Question Hour, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged members to let the House function, describing it as an important part of the day’s business.
“The Question Hour is the most important. After the Question Hour, the House is ready to discuss every issue. I will speak to the government, and the government is also ready for discussions. I appeal to all members to participate in the discussion after the Question Hour,” Birla said.
Top opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, on Thursday met Birla amid repeated disruptions of House proceedings over the demand for a debate on the NEET paper leak issue.
TMC leaders Saugata Roy and Mahua Moitra were also present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day following opposition protests over various issues, including the NEET paper leak case. When the Lok Sabha assembled after the second adjournment at 2:00 PM, the opposition members again started sloganeering, forcing the chair to adjourn the House for the day. The Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 3:00 PM over the same issues.
