Rahul Gandhi Demands Accountability from Amit Shah Over Police Action Against Students
Questions Use of Pellet Guns and Plain-Clothed Personnel in Delhi Crackdown
Quick Look
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting over Common Job Preliminary exam irregularities in Delhi, highlighting excessive force and injuries.
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Why It Matters
Student protests erupted over alleged irregularities in the Common Job Preliminary examination.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah demanding accountability for the police action against students protesting in Delhi on July 20, questioning the use of pellet guns and plain-clothed personnel. Students protested peacefully for a fair and accountable education system but were met with excessive force, leading to serious injuries, including to women. Gandhi sought answers on who authorized the lethal force and the deployment of plain-clothed personnel. The issue stems from alleged irregularities in the Common Job Preliminary examination, with student organizations demanding its cancellation. The situation intensified after a Sansad March and the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi emphasized the government's responsibility to protect protesters and resolve grievances through dialogue, condemning the brutal violence.
What to Watch
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Further Protests and Potential for Fresh Examination
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What led to the alleged irregularities in the CJP examination?
- Will there be a fresh examination as demanded by the students?
