Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah authorised the use of pellet guns against protesting students during recent demonstrations. Gandhi said the matter would be raised in Parliament, demanding accountability from the government over its handling of the protests.
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Speaking to the media, Rahul Gandhi criticised the government’s response to student demonstrations, claiming that the use of force against young protesters was unacceptable in a democratic country. He asserted that Parliament is the appropriate forum to seek answers and ensure transparency regarding the incident.
Rahul Gandhi: Congress Targets Government Over Student Protests
The Congress leader accused the central government of suppressing dissent instead of addressing students’ concerns. According to Gandhi, students exercising their democratic right to protest should be heard rather than confronted with force.
He said the opposition would press the government for a detailed explanation and seek clarity on the circumstances surrounding the alleged use of pellet guns.
Government Yet to Respond
At the time of writing, the Union government had not issued a detailed response to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations. Officials are expected to address the matter during the upcoming parliamentary proceedings if the issue is formally raised.
Political observers believe the controversy could lead to heated debates in both Houses of Parliament, with opposition parties likely to demand a discussion on law enforcement’s handling of public protests.
Political Significance
The allegations come amid heightened political tensions over recent student demonstrations and broader concerns about governance and public accountability. The issue is expected to remain a key point of discussion as Parliament reconvenes.
If raised in Parliament, the debate could prompt fresh demands for an independent review of the events and renewed scrutiny of crowd-control measures used during public protests.
