Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticized the disruption of the opposition Parliament and rejected the RJD’s demands for sacking of ministers and officials, saying the elected government cannot be subjected to “arm-twisting”.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, the actor-turned-politician said the primary goal of the House of Representatives was to hold meaningful discussions and ensure government accountability, not to create unrest.
She said, according to the news agency ANI: “Our parliamentary session is in place, so that we can discuss all the issues in detail, and hold the government accountable for everything. This is its purpose, and we want the session to continue and for them to ask their questions there, but if they create noise and cause chaos there, as they are doing in this protest, then this is not right.”
In response to demands to dismiss or retain ministers and officials, Ranaut stressed that the government will not give in to pressure tactics.
“You cannot force the government to take a decision on who to sack and who to retain. This arm-twisting is not good,” Ranaut said.
“Secure authorization first.”
She also stressed that decisions regarding government management rest with the elected administration, adding that those seeking to influence such decisions must first obtain a public mandate.
She added: “The government chosen by the people has the right to decide how to run the government. If you feel this power, then you should run for elections yourself.”
Earlier in the day, thousands of students, activists and professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar before marching towards Parliament on the opening day of the monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protesters, mobilized under the banner of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ online movement, demanded accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and repeated leaks of papers.
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Debaki about running in the elections
Debaki had in June indicated that his party was not keen on contesting the elections and also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “lack of outreach” to the country’s students in the wake of the NEET-UG controversy.
Asked if the CJP would contest the elections, Debki said: “Why should we contest the elections? I mean, if everyone in this country has to contest the elections to demand their rights… how will it work?”
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What happened in Parliament?
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha session was adjourned till 12 noon soon after the start of the monsoon session amid continuous sloganeering by opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET-UG controversy and the alleged Ram Mandir donations misappropriation case, the ANI report added.
The proceedings began with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla referring to former Members of Parliament Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, Omwati Devi, Sudhangshu Sil, Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri AVSM (Retd), KP Dhanapalan, Pyari Lal Sankwar and His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of the State of Qatar.
Soon after the obituary signals, Opposition MPs raised slogans seeking discussions on alleged irregularities in NEET exam and alleged misappropriation of donations to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya.
Amid the protests, Speaker Om Birla repeatedly appealed to members to allow the House to function.
“Please remain seated. Cooperate in running the House,” Birla said.
However, the chants continued, forcing the Speaker of the Council to adjourn the session until twelve o’clock in the afternoon.
Ahead of the session, Congress leaders said they would press for discussions on the controversy surrounding NEET-UG 2026 and the case of alleged misappropriation of Ram Mandir donations.
