Opposition MPs march on Parliament demanding accountability for protest crackdown

The demonstration, led by prominent Congress figures including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, signaled a sharp escalation in the Opposition’s campaign against the central government. Beyond the security crackdown at Jantar Mantar, lawmakers are pressing for answers regarding alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations, an issue consistently raised alongside the students' grievances.

Inside the chambers, both Houses have faced repeated adjournments as the Opposition refuses to proceed without a formal statement from the Home Minister. Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has explicitly called for both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to address the legislature. Kharge argues that the government must account for the specific authorization of force used against young citizens, questioning the necessity of the measures deployed by the Delhi Police. The standoff reflects a deepening rift as Parliament remains gridlocked over the government’s refusal to provide a detailed briefing on the events of July 20.