New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed another day of repeated disruptions on Wednesday as Opposition parties intensified their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding a statement on the alleged police action during a recent protest march. Sloganeering, placards and protests forced both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to be adjourned several times before proceedings were suspended till 2 PM.

As Parliament convened for the day, Opposition members entered both Houses carrying banners reading "Amit Shah Jawab Do", demanding accountability over the alleged police action against protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march held on July 20. The protests disrupted Question Hour and legislative business almost immediately after proceedings began.

The Lok Sabha resumed briefly around 11 AM, but amid continued sloganeering from Opposition benches, the House was adjourned within a minute. The Rajya Sabha also witnessed similar scenes, with Opposition MPs raising slogans and demanding a discussion on various issues before it too was adjourned.

When the Rajya Sabha reconvened at noon, Chairman and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan appealed to members to maintain parliamentary decorum. He warned MPs against entering the Well of the House or displaying placards during proceedings, stating that failure to follow parliamentary rules could invite disciplinary action.

"My humble request is that members should cooperate with the Chair. Do not enter the Well of the House or display placards. If these rules are violated, I may be compelled to take action," the Chairman said before the House was again disrupted by protests.

The Opposition has demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in Parliament regarding the alleged use of force against demonstrators during the July 20 protest. Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Home Minister should respond to concerns raised by Opposition parties and clarify the government's position on the issue.

Khera also called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parliament on several other matters, including the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and allegations related to the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation controversy.

Outside Parliament, Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several leaders from INDIA bloc parties, announced a protest march from the Gandhi Statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar. The march was organised to press for answers from the government over the alleged police action and other issues raised by Opposition parties.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament instead of allowing legislative business to proceed. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticised the Opposition for remaining silent on the alleged paper leak protests in Jharkhand while repeatedly disrupting Parliament over other issues.

According to Pal, the Centre has already addressed concerns raised by students on several occasions, and the continued protests inside Parliament are politically motivated. He questioned why Opposition leaders had not shown similar urgency regarding student demonstrations in Jharkhand.

The Monsoon Session also saw political exchanges over Article 370. On the seventh anniversary of its abrogation, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi described the removal of Article 370 as "unconstitutional" and criticised the delay in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. While acknowledging the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter, Owaisi maintained that he personally disagreed with the manner in which the constitutional provision was revoked.

Congress leader and Telangana minister Mohammad Azharuddin also supported the Opposition's protest, saying Parliament is the appropriate forum for discussing such issues and that all senior ministers, including the Home Minister, should participate in the debate.

Despite repeated adjournments, the government is expected to take up several important legislative items during the day. In the Rajya Sabha, the Supreme Court (Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing an increase in the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to 38, is likely to be introduced for consideration after having already been cleared by the Lok Sabha.

The Lok Sabha's agenda also includes discussion on key legislative business, including the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and the Taxation Amendment Bill, subject to normal functioning of the House.

With only a few sittings remaining in the Monsoon Session, continued disruptions have raised concerns over the limited time available for debate on pending legislation, even as both the government and Opposition remain firm on their respective positions.