Parliament Monsoon Session: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led Centre is ready for a discussion on the Manipur on August 11. Shah in Rajya Sabha on Monday claimed that it was the opposition and not the PM Modi-led government that was running away from it. The discussion on the no-confidence motion will be taken up in the Lok Sabha from August 8 to 10 and August 11 will be the last date of the Parliament Monsoon Session.
MP Gaurav Gogoi moved the motion
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi earlier moved the motion to force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on the contentious Manipur issue. Shah who on Monday tabled the Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha said that he has written to the House chairman that he is ready to debate on the Manipur issue.
"I am ready to discuss Manipur on August 11 and we have nothing to hide. You have many things to hide so you all do not want to talk," he said. He added that he is ready to answer all queries of the members.
Shah said the opposition is seeking discussions under Rule 267, which has a voting provision and is for different purposes. When a member from the opposition asked him to hold a discussion on Manipur right away, the home minister said it is not possible now and neither from August 8 to 10 as the Congress has brought a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha which will be discussed on those three days.
"They do not want a discussion on Manipur and are running away"
"I have already written to you before the start of the Monsoon session for holding a debate on the Manipur situation, but you have not agreed. They do not want a discussion on Manipur and are running away," he charged. "The question is Manipur situation and what steps the government is taking there, not a show of strength by voting. If you want voting, I dare you to make this bill fall through voting," Shah said during the debate on the Delhi services bill.
The opposition has been demanding a debate on Manipur in both houses of Parliament and a statement from the prime minister. "If Kharge Sahab (leader of the opposition) agrees for a discussion, I am ready for that," Shah added.
