New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged the government to ensure that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses Parliament over the police action on July 20 protests, saying the Opposition wants the House to function smoothly but expects the government to respond to the concerns raised.

Speaking to reporters here, Kharge said the Rajya Sabha Chairman had asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to ensure the Home Minister came to the House and made a statement on the matter.

"This is a simple request, and it is well within the government's control. Why they are not present is still unknown. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha told the Parliamentary A...