New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday criticised the Opposition over its continued protest in Parliament, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of demanding answers from the government while simultaneously refusing to allow a discussion to take place.

Ranaut said the Opposition's conduct was "highly objectionable" and alleged that the repeated protests had disrupted the atmosphere in Parliament.

"It is highly objectionable. They have completely disrupted the atmosphere here. The situation is deteriorating day by day," Ranaut said.

Her remarks came amid the continuing standoff between the government and the Opposition over the student protests and the demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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