Student Protesters Still Being Harassed: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said students were peaceful and urged accountability after police used force against protesters demanding education reforms and an end to exam leaks.
- On Wednesday, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi held the Union Home Ministry responsible for the Delhi Police's crackdown during the July 20 Parliament March, demanding accountability for the force used against student protesters.
- Protests began June 6 at Jantar Mantar after the Cockroach Janta Party campaigned against competitive exam mismanagement, eventually forcing former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign on July 25.
- During the July 20 march, Delhi Police deployed tear gas and lathis against demonstrators, leaving 200 people severely injured; Gandhi defended the participants, stating they were "beaten, assaulted and threatened" for raising concerns.
- Gandhi criticized authorities for allegedly forcing a 15-year-old girl to apologize, calling the actions "complete nonsense," while police justified interventions citing medical advice and court orders.
- Students continue demanding structural reforms to the education system and accountability for exam leaks, asserting they have "defended the Constitution" and protected India's future despite government pressure.
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Student protesters still being harassed: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stated students protesting paper leaks face ongoing harassment. He met with youth who described police actions and alleged pellet injuries. Gandhi held Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the violence against students. He presented two possibilities regarding Shah's knowledge or involvement in the actions. The Congress leader asserted the youth had done nothing wrong.
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