Opposition seeks Amit Shah statement on July 20 police action

The Story in Brief

Former Lok Sabha Secretary General PDT Achary has said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has a constitutional duty to answer Parliament over the July 20 police crackdown on student protesters. The Federal reports that Opposition parties have demanded a statement, while Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to convey the demand to the government.

Achary cited Articles 75 and 77, saying ministerial responsibility extends directly to the House. Journalist TK Rajalakshmi said Rule 197 allows a calling attention motion on urgent public matters and argued that Shah or a Minister of State could respond. The Federal reports that proposed FCRA amendments may bring Shah to Parliament, though it is unclear whether he will address the Opposition’s demand.

The Indian Opinion

The loudest claims are that any absence proves contempt for Parliament, or that a statement alone would settle the police action. Neither follows from the material available. The government can use established procedures, while the Opposition is entitled to seek an answer on alleged police excesses. The useful test is simple: will a minister give a clear account of the July 20 action and any police lapse?

Source: thefederal.com

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