New Delhi, July 27 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday pushed back against the Central Government over its handling of nationwide student demonstrations regarding exam paper leaks.

Addressing media in New Delhi, Khera slammed the Centre for refusing discussion on police action against young protesters. Pointing to the firing in Siwan, Bihar, where an AK-47 was reportedly used against students, Khera said the Opposition has been demanding that Home Minister Amit Shah personally respond in the Rajya Sabha.

He said the impasse in Parliament exists because the administration is refusing to engage with student grievances flagged by the Opposition.

Khera said, "We once again tried to raise our voice in the Rajya Sabha against the brutal...