New Delhi, July 20 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticised the Opposition's protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying an elected government has the right to take decisions and cannot be "arm-twisted" into accepting demands, Hindustan Times reported.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Ranaut said the purpose of the Monsoon Session was to discuss national issues in detail and hold the government accountable through debate, not by disrupting proceedings.

"Our parliamentary session is on so that we can discuss all issues in detail and the government is held accountable for everything. That is its purpose, and we want the session to proceed so members can raise their questions. ...