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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Akhilesh Yadav, Kiren Rijiju spar over paper leaks in Parliament

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on recurring paper leaks and students' concerns, saying the Opposition would continue its protests if the government failed to address the issue, even as Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre was ready for a discussion in Parliament but not amid disruptions.

The remarks came during a stormy day in Parliament, where proceedings were repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members protested against the alleged police action on students demonstrating over paper leaks at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the detention of senior leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Yadav, during Tuesday's protest.

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