The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as the opposition launched a sharp attack on Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of evading Parliament and demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged police brutalities against student protesters. The uproar began when Union Minister Jitendra Singh moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, sparking a verbal clash.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism, alleging that Shah's absence from Parliament 'reeks of guilt.' He shared videos purportedly showing police action against student protesters and called for a court-monitored investigation. Opposition MPs also protested alleged police misconduct and temple donation embezzlement.
Separately, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted strongly to a remark by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge directed at Amit Shah, with BJP leaders accusing Kharge of threatening violence. The specifics of Kharge's comment were not immediately detailed.
The developments underscored deepening tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, with both sides trading accusations over security and governance issues. The bill moved by Jitendra Singh aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations, but the debate quickly shifted to the broader political confrontation.