Union Minister JP Nadda and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday, 10 August launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Congress (INC), accusing them of deliberately stalling Parliament during the Monsoon Session and displaying 'double standards' by ignoring student protests in Jharkhand. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders insisted that Home Minister Amit Shah was prepared to address every Opposition query on the floor of the House.

Key Accusations Against Rahul Gandhi

Nadda alleged that Gandhi had been 'changing his goalpost every day' and that his intent was not dialogue but disruption. 'His aim is not to engage in dialogue, but to spread chaos. He has no intention of letting the House function,' Nadda said, quoting remarks he had earlier made to the media in a social media post. The former BJP president further alleged that Gandhi's objective was to 'create anarchy' rather than hold the government accountable.

The BJP also charged Gandhi with making what it called a false claim — that firing had taken place at Jantar Mantar — stating that no such incident occurred. 'Rahul Gandhi, don't run away from discussion; inside the House, we are ready to discuss every issue, and you will be given a befitting reply,' Nadda said.

What Is Disrupting the Monsoon Session

The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has seen repeated uproars from Opposition benches, forcing adjournments in both Houses. The Congress-led Opposition has been pressing the government on three fronts: alleged irregularities in the NEET medical entrance exam paper leak, demands for accountability over police action against protesters, and reported financial irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The disruptions have now stretched across 15 consecutive days, according to Nadda.

Student Protests in Jharkhand

Simultaneously, in Ranchi on Monday, police deployed batons, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse thousands of students marching towards the state Assembly building. The students were protesting alleged exam paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in Jharkhand. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during a nine-day hunger strike.

Nadda questioned why Gandhi, vocal on student issues in Parliament, had remained silent on the Jharkhand situation. 'Can't he hear the voice of the students in Jharkhand? Double standards are what Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party adopt,' he said.

Government's Position on Discussion

Rijiju stated that the government was fully prepared for a 'detailed discussion' on all student-related issues and that the Home Minister would respond to every point raised by the Opposition. He urged Opposition members to allow the discussion and reply to proceed without disruption. This comes amid a broader pattern of Monsoon Sessions being marked by prolonged adjournments over politically charged issues.

With the session still under way, whether the Opposition agrees to structured debate — or continues its boycott — will determine whether Parliament transacts any substantive business before the session concludes.