"This is a lie. His (Rahul Gandhi) mic was not muted during the discussion on NEET. He got the opportunity to speak in Parliament. We have made it clear that the central government will not intervene on any issue," Shobha Karandlaje told media persons. Up for debate and discussion.

He said that there is a lot of scope for MPs to raise issues during the discussion inside the Parliament. “The budget session is likely to be held on July 22. So, there is plenty of time. Regardless of the timing, the Congress is doing all this with the intention of insulting the President,” she said.

He said that there is a process in Parliament. After the President's speech, for three days, various leaders speak during the motion of thanks on the President's address in the joint session.

“During the motion of thanks anyone can speak on the development, allegations or any other issue. It is our tradition to adopt a motion of thanks to the President's address after the speeches. But Congress is trying to disrupt everything.”