'Answer now': CJP invokes Rahul's claims, questions Shah over July 20 action
The Cockroach Janta Party is demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police actions against student protesters, citing allegations made by Rahul Gandhi. The controversy centers on the use of force during protests related to the NEET paper leak.
Why it matters
The incident highlights intense political polarization and concerns regarding police conduct and ministerial responsibility in India.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday demanded 'answers' from Union home minister Amit Shah over the July 20 police action against student protesters, citing allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das shared on 'X' and wrote, "This raises serious concerns about the Home Minister's role in July 20 Police Brutality case. He must be held accountable. Every life is precious. A student lost his vision for life at the Home Minister's order! Answer now." The remarks came after Rahul, speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak bill, alleged that Shah was responsible for the police action against students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak. "The home minister put the pellets into the blood of our students; he ordered the students of India to be shot," Rahul claimed in the House.
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