'Pellet guns in Delhi, AK-47s in Bihar': Rahul on 'jaanleva' system against students
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Indian government of using excessive force against students protesting examination irregularities. He specifically cited reports of police using pellet guns in Delhi and AK-47s in Bihar to suppress student dissent.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight escalating tensions between the Indian government and student bodies over systemic failures in national examination processes.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday mounted a fresh attack on PM Narendra Modi-led Centre, alleging that the "entire system is downright deadly against students."His remarks came in the backdrop of over a month-long student agitation that recently concluded following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister.Referring to reports of alleged police action during a student protest in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi shared a report and said, "News is coming in that AK-47 bullets have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds of students have been arrested with FIRs being filed against them."He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "Mr Modi, where did your promise go that no FIRs would be filed against students and they would be released?
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