Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury questioned the absence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Rajya Sabha session on July 29, 2026 [1].

The incident highlights escalating tensions between the opposition and the government over public health and civil liberties. The confrontation led to the adjournment of the house as protests intensified.

Chowdhury raised concerns regarding the government's handling of malnutrition and a recent police action against citizens. She specifically cited a lathi-charge on student protesters at Jantar Mantar that occurred on July 20, 2026 [1].

During the session, BJP members repeatedly interrupted the MP. In response to the interruptions, Chowdhury said, "Don't you want to listen? Shut up!" [1].

Chowdhury demanded the presence of the Home Minister to address the issues raised. "Where is Home Minister Amit Shah? When will he come to the ..." she said [1].

The session ended in adjournment following the outburst and subsequent protests from members of the house [1].

“"Don't you want to listen? Shut up!"”

The disruption in the Rajya Sabha reflects a broader strategy by the opposition to use parliamentary platforms to highlight street-level unrest, such as the Jantar Mantar protests. By demanding the physical presence of the Home Minister, the opposition seeks to force direct accountability for internal security and public health failures, signaling a breakdown in legislative cooperation between the NDA and the INDIA bloc.