Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defends procedural norms

Kiren Rijiju defended the established parliamentary practice, stating that the minister whose portfolio relates to the issue must answer, not a minister chosen by the opposition. He emphasized that the Home Minister remains in the Parliament precinct all day, but the responsibility to respond lies with the relevant department. Rijiju also clarified that the Speaker only relayed the opposition’s request and did not issue any directive for a minister to appear.