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		<title>Parliament Standoff: Amit Shah Says Government Ready for Detailed Discussion</title>
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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the student protest issue and will answer every question raised by the Opposition. He urged Opposition parties to choose debate over disruption and submit a request to the Lok Sabha Speaker.</p>
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<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="80" data-end="307">Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the student protests, amid continued disruptions and a standoff between the government and the Opposition.</p>
<p data-start="309" data-end="522">Shah urged Opposition parties to participate in the discussion instead of disrupting proceedings, saying a debate would make it clear to the public who is genuinely seeking discussion and who is creating a ruckus.</p>
<p data-start="524" data-end="713">The Home Minister said the government was prepared to answer all questions related to the issue and offered to begin the discussion at <strong data-start="659" data-end="667">3 pm</strong>, continuing until <strong data-start="686" data-end="712">3 pm the following day</strong>.</p>
<h2 data-section-id="fp3rak" data-start="715" data-end="768">Shah Asks Opposition to Write to Lok Sabha Speaker</h2>
<p data-start="770" data-end="906">Shah appealed to Opposition leaders to submit a request to the Lok Sabha Speaker by <strong data-start="854" data-end="862">2 pm</strong> so that the discussion could begin at 3 pm.</p>
<p data-start="908" data-end="1120">He said he was prepared to remain present in the House and respond to questions until 3 pm the next day. According to Shah, there are established rules and procedures for discussing serious matters in Parliament.</p>
<p data-start="1122" data-end="1328">The Home Minister also rejected the demand for a brief statement on the issue, arguing that a matter of such seriousness requires a comprehensive parliamentary discussion rather than a standalone statement.</p>
<h2 data-section-id="koixsk" data-start="1330" data-end="1366">&#8216;Nothing to Hide,&#8217; Says Amit Shah</h2>
<p data-start="1368" data-end="1474">Shah said the government had nothing to hide and was ready to place all relevant facts before the country.</p>
<p data-start="1476" data-end="1698">He added that if the Speaker permits, Question Hour could be suspended to facilitate the discussion. He also said he was prepared to participate personally and respond point-by-point to the issues raised by the Opposition.</p>
<p data-start="1700" data-end="1804">Shah challenged the Opposition to decide whether it wanted a substantive debate or continued disruption.</p>
<p data-start="1806" data-end="1990">He said a detailed discussion would bring the facts before the public and allow people to judge which side was willing to engage in parliamentary debate and which side was avoiding it.</p>
<p data-start="1992" data-end="2142" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The remarks come amid continuing disruptions in Parliament, with the government and Opposition at odds over the handling of the student protest issue.</p>
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		<title>Strong Opposition Marks End of Parliament Winter Session; MGNREGA Renamed Amid Protests</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The winter session of Parliament ended amid strong opposition as lawmakers protested the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to VB-G RAM G. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned indefinitely following heated debates and demonstrations.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="800" src="https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India.jpeg 1200w, https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Loka-Sabha-India-450x300.jpeg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p data-start="167" data-end="648">The winter session of Parliament concluded yesterday amid intense opposition from lawmakers. The ruling party faced strong resistance over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the “Vikshit Bharat Guarantee – Rojgar and Aajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G).” Opposition MPs have been protesting the name change since it was announced, alleging that it removes Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy from the iconic rural employment scheme.</p>
<p data-start="650" data-end="1010">Yesterday, opposition members staged a 12-hour protest outside Parliament, expressing their disapproval. Today, as proceedings began for the last day of the session, the Lok Sabha was adjourned indefinitely shortly after the start of business. Similarly, after laying papers and beginning proceedings, the Rajya Sabha also adjourned for an indefinite period.</p>
<p data-start="1012" data-end="1420">Opposition MPs accused the government of sidelining Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the rural employment scheme and vowed to escalate the matter nationwide, including road protests. During the Lok Sabha session yesterday, opposition members disrupted proceedings, even tearing copies of the bill in protest. The debate over the renaming continued in the Rajya Sabha, where opposition resistance remained strong.</p>
<p data-start="1422" data-end="1666">Despite the protests, the bill to rename the 20-year-old MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G was passed in the Rajya Sabha after a midnight vote. The winter session thus ended amid both controversy and parliamentary debate over the contentious name change.</p>
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