Live: Kashmir debate in Parliament, anti-Dalit violence to be discussed

Kashmir issue needs to be dealt with collectively and everyone needs to take responsibility, said Rajnath.

The fourth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament will see members discussing the recent incidents of atrocities against Dalits in the country. The discussion is scheduled to take place at 2 pm in the Rajya Sabha.

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has undertaken a massive protest in Lucknow demanding the arrest of former BJP vice-president in UP, Dayashankar Singh for his remarks against Mayawati. The issue is certain to come up in Parliament later on in the day. Live Updates:

12:15 pm: Addressing the issue of unrest in Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh attacked Pakistan, saying that 'Pakistan instead of fixing its internal matters is trying to destabilize India'. He added that the neighbouring country need not worry about the Islam practiced by Muslims in India.

The Kashmir issue needs to be dealt with collectively and everyone needs to partake in the responsibility of making the situation better, said the Home Minister.

12: 30 pm: PM Modi asked security forces to be as restrained as possible, says Rajnath. Government has taken all necessary steps to restore normalcy in the Valley, he adds. Internet was blocked because of rumours being spread to instigate people, said Rajnath. On the security forces using pellet guns to attack protestors, Rajnath said that a report will be submitted in two months which will detail the alternatives available.