Rahul lauds courage of India's youth for standing firm against 'Modi's violent regime'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised students for their resilience against the current government, specifically highlighting the experiences of female students who faced alleged police brutality. He announced an upcoming event in Pune to further amplify student voices.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the ongoing political tension between the opposition and the ruling party regarding student protests and government accountability.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (August 16, 2026) said the courage with which India's youngsters have stood firm against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "violent regime" is commendable, as he lauded the girls who faced "misbehavior, verbal abuse and violence" at the hands of "BJP goons".
Mr. Gandhi shared on social media a video of his interaction with students who had protested last month seeking then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the issue of paper leaks and faced alleged police excesses on July 20.
Mr. Gandhi heard the students' experiences of police "brutality" and "harassment" that followed after they raised their voice.
The interaction between Mr. Gandhi and the students took place earlier this month.
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