The government agreed on Monday to a parliamentary debate regarding the recent student protests and Home Minister Amit Shah's statement, but the opposition parties, led by the Congress, have not relented. They demand Prime Minister Modi's apology for alleged police excesses against protesters, a statement on embezzlement of Ram temple funds, and a discussion on the theft of donations at Ram temple. The Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, J P Nadda, urged Congress not to obstruct the proceedings and accused Rahul Gandhi of preventing the House from functioning. The opposition parties argue that all their demands are non-negotiable, suggesting a prolonged standoff as the monsoon session ends on August 13. The government is ready to discuss every issue raised by the opposition within the parliament, but the Congress and its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, have rejected the government's proposal. The impasse has marred the functioning of the Lok Sabha since the session began on July 20, with multiple adjournments due to opposition protests.