New Delhi, July 24 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message regarding assurances to students amid ongoing exam-related protests, demanding that the Prime Minister address the issue on the floor of the Parliament.

Speaking to reporters, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha questioned the Prime Minister's choice to release a video statement instead of engaging in a formal discussion in the House.

"He should speak in the Parliament; only then we will understand his authentic words. When he comes, let him give a statement. Instead of speaking at 12 midnight, if he comes to the Parliament during the day and says what he wants to say, then we will see," Kharge said.

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