'Can't hide behind closed doors': Kharge slams Shah for police brutality during stir
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Indian government and Home Minister Amit Shah for their handling of student protests regarding examination paper leaks. He argued that the new anti-paper leak legislation is a reactive measure that fails to address systemic issues.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding government accountability and the integrity of national examination systems.
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Centre during the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill, alleging that the proposed legislation failed to address the root causes of examination paper leaks and was brought only after the government feared growing student protests.The Congress president also held Union home minister Amit Shah responsible for the police action against protesting students in Delhi on July 20 and criticised both Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent over the demonstrations."Home minister Amit Shah responsible for atrocities on students, he can't hide behind closed doors," Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha.Targeting the home minister and the prime minister over their silence, Kharge said, "PM, home minister silent on students protests; if they don't speak up, students would teach them a lesson once again."Speaking during the debate, Kharge questioned Shah's absence…
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