'Completely un-Indian': Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi's apology over students' protest crackdown
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence regarding police crackdowns on student protesters in Delhi. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, center on grievances regarding the national education and examination system.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing political tension over youth unemployment and the integrity of national testing systems in India.
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over the police action against student protesters, calling it "un-Indian".His remarks came a day after a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday saw roads blocked with demonstrators in the national capital. Police barricades were broken and protestors faced lathi and tear gas, with both accusing each other of going rogue.Speaking to reporters after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with opposition MPs, Rahul Gandhi said, "Modi ji has not even apologised for what happened yesterday. The youth are protesting against the education and testing system. The whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites.""Why is the Prime Minister silent?
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