'Their Only Aim Is To Come To House & Disrupt Proceedings': Kiren Rijiju Takes On Opposition

In a sharp critique following the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the Opposition, stating their sole objective was to disrupt proceedings rather than engage in constructive debate.

Highlighting the contrasting outcomes of the session, Minister Rijiju noted that while the government successfully passed 12 key bills—making it productive in terms of legislative business—the overall session suffered significantly in terms of debate. He pointed out that parliamentary productivity dropped drastically, reaching just 19% in the Lok Sabha and 39% in the Rajya Sabha due to continuous ruckus and walkouts by Opposition parties.

Despite the disruptions, major legislation, including the landmark Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act designed to curb paper leaks, was fully discussed and passed in both Houses. Watch the full statement for an inside look at the government's stance on parliamentary decorum and session outcomes.