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| India - Latest - Google News | PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSION DAY 15 LIVE UPDATES: THE OPPOSITION CAN'T DECIDE WHEN A MINISTER ATTENDS THE HOUSE, SAYS KIREN RIJIJU IN RS - THE HINDU | 54 mins ago |
| India Latest News: Top National | PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSION DAY 15 UPDATES: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2026’ PASSED IN LOK SABHA | 6 mins ago |
On the 15th day of the Parliament Monsoon Session, Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the Opposition cannot decide when a Minister should attend the House, according to The Hindu. This statement was made in response to protests over Home Minister Amit Shah's absence. The Opposition had demanded a statement from Amit Shah, prompting a point of order from Rijiju and a rebuttal from Opposition leader Kharge.
The debate centered around the absence of Home Minister Amit Shah, with Rijiju claiming there was 'no direction from the Chair' for Shah's presence, as reported by The Hindu. In a related development, the Lok Sabha passed the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026', as per India Latest News. The Times of India noted that Rijiju's point of order and Kharge's response highlighted the tension between the government and the Opposition.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament has seen significant debates and discussions on various bills and issues, with the Opposition often at odds with the ruling party. The current controversy over Amit Shah's absence and the subsequent statements by Rijiju and Kharge reflect the ongoing tensions between the two sides.