Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah to explain Delhi police action

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has formally demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, alleging a "barbaric assault" involving lethal force, including pellet guns. In a letter dated July 25, Gandhi questioned whether Shah personally authorized the use of such weapons during clashes on July 20, marking a significant escalation in the political confrontation over nationwide protests against examination irregularities.

The protests, organized by groups including the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), began at Jantar Mantar on June 20 and have centered on demands for accountability over alleged paper leaks in competitive exams like NEET-UG. The situation intensified on July 20 during a 'Sansad Chalo' march toward Parliament, where police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse crowds. Gandhi's letter alleges security forces assaulted peaceful demonstrators with "indiscriminate force," resulting in hundreds of serious injuries. He specifically claims women protesters were assaulted and that pellet guns were deployed, citing media reports and social media footage as evidence.