Government rejects opposition demand for Amit Shah's presence in Parliament

Opposition protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah appear in Parliament were rejected by government, which said attending sessions is not opposition's call. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju defended Shah, saying he works daily and deters extremists. Opposition MPs disrupted both Houses with placards, demanding Shah address police action against protesters. The Lok Sabha passed the MSME amendment bill without debate amid the chaos. More clashes loom over the FCRA Bill, opposed by opposition parties and religious bodies. Shah is expected to join that debate. Protests stem from alleged police excesses against Cockroach Janta Party marchers.