# Parliament deadlock continues as Opposition demands Shah statement

2026-08-08T05:19:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Parliament has not functioned normally for 15 days because the Opposition insists on a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against student protesters on July 20, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended Shah, calling him a man whose name makes terrorists tremble, and blamed the Opposition for disruptions. The government plans to bring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill next week. Some Opposition MPs want to debate the bill, but the INDIA bloc's main demand remains Shah's statement. The Lok Sabha passed the MSME development bill amid din. The Congress also demanded the Prime Minister speak on the 'chanda chori' issue related to a Ram temple trust.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rijiju-defends-shah-amid-oppn-persistent-demand-for-hm-s-statement-101786130359523.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/oppn-may-press-for-statement-by-shah-as-govt-set-to-table-fcra-bill-101786128858784.html>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/08/home-minister-must-speak-on-police-excesses-pm-on-chanda-chori-issue-congress>

Tags: Amit Shah, FCRA Bill, Opposition demand, Parliament disruption, student protests
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