New Delhi, August 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The political confrontation over alleged police action against protesting students escalated on Monday, with BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Union Minister J.P. Nadda accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly shifting his demand and obstructing the functioning of the Lok Sabha.
Dubey, in a post on X, alleged that Gandhi was “changing the goalpost” and questioned why the Congress leader was unwilling to accept the government’s offer of a discussion with Union Home Minister Amit Shah responding to the issues raised by the Opposition.
“Why is Rahul Gandhi so afraid of Home Minister Amit Shah?” Dubey said, claiming that the BJP, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had repeatedly made it clear that Shah was ready to respond.
Nadda also accused Gandhi of preventing Parliament from functioning despite the government agreeing to an Opposition demand for a discussion. He alleged that Gandhi was changing the issue after the government accepted the demand and was attempting to create an atmosphere of disruption in the Lok Sabha.
The BJP’s reaction came after Gandhi alleged that pellet guns had been used against students protesting in Delhi and sought a categorical response from Shah on whether he had authorised the alleged action.
Nadda rejected the allegation, saying Gandhi had referred to bullets being fired at Jantar Mantar, whereas the government’s position was that no bullets were fired there.
Earlier, Rijiju said the government was prepared for a detailed discussion on all issues concerning students and that Shah would respond to every point raised by the Opposition. He appealed to Opposition members to allow proceedings to continue so that the discussion and the Minister’s response could take place.
However, Gandhi, speaking alongside Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday evening, rejected what he described as a “fantasy conversation”. He said the Opposition was not seeking a general statement from Shah but a direct answer to one specific question — who authorised the alleged firing on protesting students.
Gandhi argued that if Shah had personally authorised the action, he would be responsible, while if he was unaware of it, questions would arise over his competence. He further asked who within the Union Home Ministry had authorised the alleged action if Shah himself had not.
The government maintains that Shah is ready to address the Opposition’s concerns on the floor of the House, while Gandhi insists that the specific question of authorisation must be answered directly.
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