New Delhi, July 30: A fresh political confrontation erupted between the BJP and the Congress after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge made a sharp remark directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a debate in the Rajya Sabha, prompting the ruling party to accuse him of issuing a threat.
Speaking during the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Kharge criticised the Centre over its handling of alleged police action against student protesters and questioned Amit Shah’s absence from the House. During his speech, Kharge said that if the Home Minister did not come to the House to answer questions, “we will drag you out,” triggering loud protests from BJP members. (The Times of India)
The BJP strongly condemned the remark, alleging that it reflected the Congress leadership’s frustration and was unbecoming of the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Several BJP leaders demanded an apology from Kharge, describing the statement as an unacceptable threat against the Union Home Minister. (Akashvani News)
The Congress, however, defended Kharge, arguing that his remarks were political in nature and intended to underline the Opposition’s demand for accountability from the Home Minister over the police action on student protesters. Party leaders said the statement should not be interpreted as a literal threat. (The Times of India)
The controversy further intensified the ongoing confrontation between the government and the Opposition during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, where repeated disruptions have taken place over demands for a discussion on the alleged police crackdown during recent student protests linked to the NEET paper leak issue. (The Times of India)
The exchange is the latest in a series of heated confrontations between the BJP and the Congress as Parliament continues to witness sharp debates over the anti-paper leak legislation and the government’s handling of student protests. (The Times of India)