Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju intervened and insisted that Gandhi stop using the "word" after he had used it several times. Gandhi was asked to refrain from using the "word" by Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence. Gandhi also criticised Amit Shah, the Home Minister for allegedly using police action against students during the July 20 protest. Gandhi said that Shah "ordered" the attacks on students, saying, "The Home Minister now doesn't have the courage to face Parliament and speak on the assault of students." "Where is the proof that Amit Shah ordered the attack on students?Gandhi was questioned by Rijiju.