Live: NDA MPs face-off with Opposition in Parliament over police crackdowns

Monsoon SessionParliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: NDA MPs and the Opposition faced off in Parliament on Tuesday over police action against protesting students, with the government accusing the Opposition of running away from a discussion after Union Home Minister Amit Shah agreed to respond to the issue. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have witnessed repeated Opposition protests over the police action in Delhi, with MPs demanding a statement from Shah. The government on Monday said the Home Minister would respond in the House but did not specify when, raising the possibility of a breakthrough in the deadlock that has disrupted proceedings since the Monsoon Session began on July 20. Stay tuned with IndiaToday.in for all latest updates....Read MoreLok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition sloganeeringAug 11, 2026 11:01 ISTCongress MP Manickam Tagore defends Rahul over Jharkhand student crackdownCongress MP Manickam Tagore defended Rahul Gandhi amid the BJP-led NDA's criticism over the Jharkhand student protests, saying the Jharkhand government was responsible for the incident and that Gandhi held no constitutional position in the state. He said Union Home Minister Amit Shah was accountable for police action in Delhi as the Delhi Police reports to the Union Home Ministry, and demanded that Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise and take responsibility. Tagore also accused Shah of avoiding Parliament proceedings, alleging that while the Home Minister comes to the Parliament complex, he does not enter the House. He said the Opposition would continue demanding that the “missing” Amit Shah appear in Parliament. Aug 11, 2026 10:56 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: NDA-Opposition face-off over student crackdownNDA MPs and the Opposition faced off in Parliament over police action against protesting students, with the government accusing the Opposition of shying away from a discussion after Union Home Minister Amit Shah agreed to respond to the police crackdown on students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. NDA MPs also targeted Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of running away a day after police action against protesting students in Jharkhand.Aug 11, 2026 10:54 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: Priyanka arrives at Parliament amid NDA protestCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Parliament on Tuesday amid a protest by NDA MPs targeting the Opposition over the ongoing standoff in the House. Responding to the BJP-led alliance's allegations that the Opposition was avoiding a discussion, Priyanka said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met students from Jharkhand. #WATCH | Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives at the Parliament amid NDA MPs' protest against the Opposition, alleging them of running away from discussion in Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "Rahul Gandhi has met the students from Jharkhand." pic.twitter.com/CwcSA96x4P — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 10:39 ISTParliament Session 2026: NDA MPs slam Opposition for ‘running away’ as govt offers student protest debateNDA MPs stepped up their attack on the Opposition on Tuesday, accusing it of deliberately disrupting Parliament and backing away from a discussion after the government said Union Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to respond on the student protest issue. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut alleged that Rahul Gandhi had initially demanded a discussion on the student protests but backed out when the government agreed to hold one, accusing the Opposition of preventing Parliament from functioning. BJP MPs Sanjay Jaiswal, Anurag Thakur and Arun Govil also targeted the Congress leader, saying the Home Minister was ready to answer questions while Rahul Gandhi was not willing to participate in the debate. Thakur also demanded justice for protesting students in Jharkhand, alleging that they were subjected to lathi-charge and “atrocities”, while TMC MP Rachna Banerjee said the Opposition would have to answer questions being raised against it. Aug 11, 2026 10:37 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: Manoj Tiwari slams Rahul Gandhi over Jharkhand student protest rowBJP MP Manoj Tiwari hits out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Jharkhand student protests, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah would respond to the issue in Parliament and urges Gandhi not to “run away” from the debate. Tiwari also criticises Gandhi over the police action against students in Jharkhand, saying, “Rahul Gandhi, sharam karo, Jharkhand mein chhaatron ke upar itni barbarata hui hai.” Aug 11, 2026 10:35 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: Congress’s policy differs on Jantar Mantar, Jharkhand, alleges Sakshi MaharajBJP MP Sakshi Maharaj says, "The Opposition is running away from discussion even after the government has said it is ready for it. Their policy on Jantar Mantar and Jharkhand is different." #WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj says, "The Opposition is running away from discussion even after the government has said it is ready for it. Their policy on Jantar Mantar and Jharkhand is different." pic.twitter.com/H9bMMHkn1f — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 10:33 ISTParliament Session 2026: BJP MP Tarun Chugh asks Rahul Gandhi to answer on Jharkhand student lathichargeJP MP Tarun Chugh says, "Rahul Gandhi is running away from the House and is also silent on lathi-charge against the students in Jharkhand. He should come to the House and answer on it." #WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Tarun Chugh says, "Rahul Gandhi is running away from the House and is also silent on lathi-charge against the students in Jharkhand. He should come to the House and answer on it." pic.twitter.com/4kLEFKG7di — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 10:31 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: PM Modi leaves from the NDA's weekly parliamentary party meetPrime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' at PLB Building. Aug 11, 2026 10:30 ISTMonsoon Session: NDA MPs protest at Makar Dwar, accuse Opposition of shying away from debateNDA MPs hold a protest march towards Parliament's Makar Dwar carrying placards against the Opposition, alleging that they are running away from discussion despite the government stating that HM Amit Shah is ready for discussion on the student protests issue. #WATCH | Delhi: NDA MPs hold a protest march towards Parliament's Makar Dwar carrying placards against the Opposition, alleging that they are running away from discussion despite the government stating that HM Amit Shah is ready for discussion on the student protests issue. pic.twitter.com/xuDuEpiln6 — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 09:48 ISTMonsoon Session: PM Modi, Amit Shah join NDA leaders in waving Tiranga at ‘Mangal Milan’Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders wave Tiranga during NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' at PLB Building. #WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders wave Tiranga during NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' at PLB Building. pic.twitter.com/xNUSE6zquc — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 09:38 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: PM Modi arrives at ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at PLB Building, Parliament to attend NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' Aug 11, 2026 09:34 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: Amit Shah arrives at ParliamentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union Minister JP Nadda and others arrive at PLB Building, Parliament to attend NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' #WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union Minister JP Nadda and others arrive at PLB Building, Parliament to attend NDA's weekly parliamentary party meeting 'Mangal Milan' pic.twitter.com/RQDSItAYIi — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 09:32 ISTMonsoon Session: NDA MPs plan Tricolour welcome for PM, march to target Congress According to India Today reporter Aishwarya Paliwal, NDA MPs are expected to wave the Tricolour when Prime Minister Narendra Modi enters Parliament today, while later MPs will march towards the House carrying posters accusing the Congress of initially demanding a discussion on the student protests but now backing away from it. The posters are also expected to highlight alleged atrocities by the Jharkhand government against protesting students. Aug 11, 2026 09:09 ISTParliament Live: NDA MPs to march against ‘Congress running from debate’NDA MPs are set to march towards Parliament carrying posters accusing the Congress of demanding a discussion on the students’ protest and then “running away” from the debate. The MPs are also expected to carry posters highlighting what they described as “atrocities” by the Jharkhand government against protesting students. Union Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to be part of the protest. Aug 11, 2026 08:47 ISTParliament Monsoon Session Live: Amit Shah will speak on students' protest, says government Parliament remained deadlocked over the Opposition's demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against students protesting in Delhi. The government on Monday said Shah would respond to the issue in the House, potentially paving the way for an end to the logjam that has persisted since the Monsoon Session began, but did not specify when the Home Minister would make the statement. READ HERE Aug 11, 2026 08:37 ISTMonsoon Session: Parliament witnessed another day of disruptions on MondayBoth Houses of Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions on Monday (August 10, 2026), with the Lok Sabha being adjourned within minutes of assembling at 11 am amid Opposition protests over various issues. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned shortly after proceedings began, with both Houses reconvening at noon. Amid the protests, the Lok Sabha introduced four Bills: the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026; the Minerals and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026; the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026; and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Rajya Sabha took up some business briefly before being adjourned again.