New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Opposition on Monday staged a protest in the Parliament premises, questioning the absence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah from the House and demanding his accountability on various issues.

Gathering near the entrance of the building, the protesting members, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, displayed a large banner that read: "Amit Shah Sansad se gayab kyon?" (Why Amit Shah Absent in Parliament?)

The MPs also raised a series of slogans against the Home Minister and the ruling government, including "Amit Shah Jawab Do" (Amit Shah, give an answer) and "Amit Shah kahan gayab hain?" (Where has Amit Shah disappeared?).

The protesting leaders were also seen hol...