NEW DELHI, Aug 10: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the continuing impasse in Parliament would not end until Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement on alleged police excesses against students.
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, Priyanka said the opposition and the government remained locked in a standoff and indicated that the situation was unlikely to change without a response from the Home Minister.
With only four working days remaining in the Monsoon Session, uncertainty continues over several important legislative proposals, including measures concerning women’s reservation, delimitation and amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
The three proposals were not listed for business in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Opposition maintains pressure over police action
Priyanka’s remarks came amid sustained protests by opposition parties, with the Congress maintaining that the government must address allegations concerning police action against students before normal parliamentary proceedings can resume.
Although some opposition parties have softened their position on the women’s reservation and delimitation proposals following the government’s outreach efforts, the Congress and several of its allies remain opposed to bringing the measures forward in the current circumstances.
The Constitution Amendment Bill seeking 33 per cent reservation for women from 2029, along with changes to the composition of the Lok Sabha through delimitation, had failed to pass in April after it could not secure the required two-thirds majority.
Congress warns against FCRA Bill
The proposed FCRA Amendment Bill has also emerged as another flashpoint between the government and the opposition.
The legislation was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25 and is scheduled to be considered for debate and passage.
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday warned the government against attempting to push the legislation through during the remaining days of the session.
Venugopal alleged that the proposed changes would adversely affect minorities and non-governmental organisations and said the opposition would strongly resist the legislation.
The proposed FCRA amendments seek tighter regulation of organisations receiving foreign contributions and envisage a new authority with extensive powers, including action concerning assets of organisations whose registrations are cancelled.
The proposal has faced opposition from several political groups and Christian organisations.
Monsoon Session marked by repeated disruptions
The Monsoon Session, which began on July 20, has been repeatedly disrupted by protests, resulting in limited legislative activity.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was among the key measures to clear both Houses during the session. Several other bills were also passed, though some faced limited debate amid continuing demonstrations.
With crucial business still pending, the Congress has issued a whip directing its MPs in both Houses to remain present on August 10, 11 and 12, describing the remaining proceedings as important.
The party has also asked its INDIA bloc partners to ensure that their MPs attend Parliament during the final days of the session.
The continuing confrontation between the government and opposition now leaves the fate of several major legislative proposals uncertain as the Monsoon Session approaches its conclusion.
