Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday stated that a high-level probe is underway in the Parliament security breach incident, as opposition MPs persisted in their protest, demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah and a discussion in both Houses.
Addressing the opposition’s allegation that the Centre is attempting to stifle their voice, Joshi remarked, “No one is trying to suppress anyone’s voice; it is their opinion. I want to say, come and debate. Two bills are listed today. On Monday, there are three important bills to replace the IPC, the CrPC, and the Evidence Act. We want a detailed discussion. We have allotted 15 hours.”
In a significant security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack on Wednesday, two men—Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D—jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during the Zero Hour, released yellow-colored smoke from canisters, and shouted slogans before being overpowered by MPs.
Amid demands from opposition leaders for a statement from the home minister on the incident, Joshi clarified that both Parliament buildings fall under the purview of the Lok Sabha speaker.