New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on Tuesday accused the Opposition of avoiding discussions and disrupting the proceedings of Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session, alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is "running away" from debate.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje said that Rahul Gandhi should be prepared to participate in discussions in the House.

"Rahul Gandhi should get ready for a discussion. He is running away from discussion," Karandlaje said.

BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that the Opposition did not want the Monsoon Session to function and had repeatedly changed its demands.

"The Opposition does not want the Monsoon Session to run. Ever since the session started, the Opposition has be...