Kiren Rijiju remarked that he is witnessing this for the first time where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday expressed frustration and disappointment with the Opposition for allegedly avoiding debates in Parliament, saying it was “unthinkable” that the government was ready for discussion while the Opposition was not.Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament (Sansad TV/ANI)He remarked that he is witnessing this for the first time where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away from it. “I am really frustrated that the Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament. It is unthinkable and incomprehensible that, in a parliamentary democracy, the Opposition is running away from debate while the government is insisting on a full-fledged discussion and is also ready to respond.” "How can Parliament function if there is no discussion? The government cannot present its views or respond in Parliament if the Opposition does not want to listen. Holding placards, raising slogans and even hurling abuses has now been normalised by the Congress party. Congress MPs seem to think that their only job is to raise slogans, hold placards and abuse people. They have forgotten that Parliament is meant for debate and discussion..."Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.