Apologise to students, take action against those who attacked students: Rahul to PM
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi following reports of police using excessive force, including alleged AK-47 fire, against protesting students in Bihar. Gandhi criticized the government's handling of student demonstrations regarding the NEET paper leak.
Why it matters
The escalation of violence against student protesters raises significant concerns regarding civil liberties and government accountability in India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday (July 27, 2026) lashed out at the Modi government over allegations that AK-47 rifles were used to target protesting students in Bihar and demanded that action be taken against those who attacked the students.
Mr. Gandhi also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to the students. The central government is "dishonest" and reform is beyond its capability, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha charged.
"The entire system is downright murderous against students. Reports are coming in that AK-47s have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds have been arrested and booked under FIRs," Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X in Hindi.
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