Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, demands accountability for ‘barbaric’ assault on students
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the alleged use of lethal force against protesting students in Delhi. Gandhi questioned the authorization of pellet guns and the deployment of plainclothes personnel during the crackdown.
Why it matters
The letter highlights significant concerns regarding police conduct, the protection of democratic protest rights, and the accountability of high-level government officials.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peacefully protesting students here and asking whether he approved the use of “lethal force”, including pellet guns, against the youth.
In his letter to Mr. Shah, Mr. Gandhi said the country is demanding answers.
He said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and it is the government’s responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue.
“Such brutal violence destroys every norm and has outraged the country. Youth and students, the future of our country, are demanding answers and accountability. Their voice will be heard,” the former Congress chief said.
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