Parliament Monsoon Session: Government Urges Opposition to Allow Debate as Parliament Remains Deadlocked Over Paper Leak Issue

As proceedings in both Houses of Parliament resumed, attention remained focused on the ongoing deadlock over the student protest and the paper leak controversy. The government appealed to the Opposition to participate in a discussion without imposing conditions, arguing that Parliament must function and address the concerns of students. Parliamentary Affairs Minister urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition members to allow debate, saying that the government had already agreed to discuss the issue. He claimed that the only obstacle was the Opposition’s demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion. The minister appealed to Opposition parties to reconsider their position and allow a meaningful debate. The government also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance of bringing a strict law against paper leaks and referred to Sonam Wangchuk ending his hunger strike after discussions with authorities. The minister said that the Cabinet was scheduled to discuss measures related to the issue and stressed that avoiding debate in Parliament would send a negative message. He urged MPs to begin discussions without further conditions.

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