Did you approve lethal force, pellet guns: Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has demanded accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the use of force against student protesters in Delhi. The government is simultaneously preparing to introduce legislation to address examination paper leaks amid ongoing parliamentary tensions.
Why it matters
The confrontation highlights the deepening political divide in India and the government's struggle to manage public unrest regarding education reform and law enforcement conduct.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shot off a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for police's alleged high-handedness against protesters at Jantar Mantar, signalling a fiery start to the second week of the Monsoon session, as govt is set to table in Lok Sabha on Monday a bill that enhances punishment in cases of paper leaks as part of its raft of measures to respond to the protest.Opposition MPs said they will finalise their stand at their strategy meeting before parliamentary proceedings begin. LS leader of the opposition Rahul's letter to Shah gave an early indication."As home minister, did you approve the use of lethal force including pellet guns against students? If not, who did? Are the people in plainclothes seen beating students with lathis police personnel or volunteers?
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