Opposition protests led by Rahul Gandhi; uproar over Jantar Mantar and Ram Mandir issues
The opposition staged a vigorous protest once again during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Led by Rahul Gandhi, opposition MPs held a protest march from the Gandhi statue to the Makar Dwar, demanding both an explanation and the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The opposition cornered the government over issues such as the student protest at Jantar Mantar, the use of pellet guns, and the theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir, while the BJP accused the opposition of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and shying away from debate.