New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to allocate time for a discussion in Parliament on the student protests over the NEET examination and the alleged police action against protesters.

In his letter, Shah said the government is ready for a detailed discussion and that he intends to remain present in the House to hear the Opposition and respond to the issues raised.

".the government is ready to discuss this issue again. I request you to consult with the Opposition and, based on mutual agreement, allocate as much time-whether in terms of days or hours-as you deem appropriate starting today. I intend to remain present in the House during the scheduled time to participate ...