BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Kharge, Rahul Gandhi over Parliament disruption
Synopsis
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad has turned the Opposition's own demand against it — arguing that Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are blocking the very floor debate they claim to want. His secondary charge, that Gandhi stays silent on exam malpractices in Congress-backed Jharkhand while loudly protesting NEET, sharpens the political contradiction as the Monsoon Session enters its final week.
Key Takeaways
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on 6 August 2026 urged Congress to allow Parliament to function so Home Minister Amit Shah can address both Houses.
Prasad accused Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of building 'false narratives' while disrupting proceedings they claim to want reformed.
He alleged Rahul Gandhi is silent on exam irregularities in Jharkhand , where the state government reportedly outsourced an exam to a company previously barred in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan .
Students from Jharkhand are reportedly on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for nearly a fortnight over alleged malpractices.
The Monsoon Session 2026 (20 July – 13 August) has seen repeated adjournments over NEET , police action on protesters, and Ram Temple donation allegations.
Some bills have been passed without discussion to maintain legislative momentum despite the disruptions.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday, 6 August called out Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly disrupting Parliament while simultaneously demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah address both Houses — a demand Prasad argued could only be met if the Opposition allowed proceedings to function.
Speaking to reporters on the Parliament premises, Prasad accused the two Congress leaders of manufacturing 'false narratives' before the country, even as the Monsoon Session 2026 — which began on 20 July and is scheduled to conclude on 13 August — has been repeatedly stalled by Opposition protests.
The Core Accusation
Prasad directly challenged the Opposition's stated demand. 'Rahul Gandhi and Kharge-ji create a new story every day. They come with posters calling for Amit Shah. But the respected Home Minister Amit Shah is always there in his designated office from 10 am to 7 pm on all days, even now,' he said.
He argued that Shah would 'definitely participate' and 'provide answers' if Parliament were allowed to function and a formal discussion were scheduled. The BJP's position is that the disruptions are themselves the obstacle to the very accountability the Opposition claims to seek.
The Jharkhand Examination Row
Prasad also trained his fire on what he called Rahul Gandhi's 'dual standard' on examination irregularities. He alleged that the Jharkhand state government — which survives with Congress support — had outsourced an examination process to a company previously barred in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Students from Jharkhand are reportedly among those protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with several on hunger strike for nearly a fortnight over alleged malpractices in the state's exam process. 'If jobs are being sold there, why is Rahul Gandhi silent? Why is he going to Allahabad and other places to hold dialogues with the youth? And he remains quiet about a government that survives with his party's support?' Prasad asked.
Why Parliament Has Been Stalled
The Opposition's protests have centred on three issues: the NEET paper leak controversy, alleged police action against student protesters — particularly around the 20 July march to Parliament — and alleged misappropriation of donations to the Ram Temple. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have faced repeated adjournments throughout the session.
Notably, despite the sustained disruptions, some bills have been passed without debate in order to maintain legislative momentum — a move that itself draws criticism from Opposition benches.
What Happens Next
With the Monsoon Session set to end on 13 August, the window for any substantive floor debate is narrowing sharply. Whether the two sides can reach a procedural agreement that allows Home Minister Shah to speak — the Opposition's stated goal — will likely define the session's closing days.
Point of View
The BJP recasts itself as the party enabling accountability rather than blocking it. But the charge rings hollow if Shah has not formally requested floor time through procedural channels — something neither side has clarified publicly. The Jharkhand angle is the more substantive political challenge: if Gandhi is genuinely selective about which exam controversies merit outrage based on which party governs the state, that is a credibility problem the Congress has not yet answered. The Monsoon Session's final days will test whether either side wants a debate more than they want a headline.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is BJP criticising Rahul Gandhi and Kharge over Parliament disruptions?
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad argued on 6 August that Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are themselves blocking Parliament from functioning while simultaneously demanding Home Minister Amit Shah address both Houses. He said Shah is available in his office daily and would speak if a proper floor debate were allowed.
What is the Jharkhand examination controversy Prasad referred to?
Prasad alleged that the Jharkhand state government — which relies on Congress support — outsourced an examination process to a company that had previously been barred in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Students from Jharkhand are reportedly protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with some on hunger strike for nearly a fortnight over the alleged malpractices.
Why has the Monsoon Session 2026 been repeatedly disrupted?
The Opposition has protested over three main issues: the NEET paper leak, alleged police action against students during the 20 July march to Parliament, and alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have faced repeated adjournments as a result.
Has any legislative work been done despite the disruptions?
Yes, some bills have been passed without discussion in order to maintain legislative momentum, even as floor debates have been largely stalled by Opposition protests throughout the session.
When does the Monsoon Session 2026 end?
The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026 began on 20 July and is scheduled to conclude on 13 August, leaving only a narrow window for any substantive debate on the issues raised by the Opposition.
