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Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah's sacking over police crackdown on students

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah be sacked over the police crackdown on students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak. Gandhi said Shah was either 'culpable or incompetent' in the police response.

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Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah's sacking over police crackdown on students

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah be sacked over the police crackdown on students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak. Gandhi said Shah was either 'culpable or incompetent' in the police response. The BJP has doubled down on its demand that Gandhi apologize for his statement. The police crackdown has sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for an independent investigation into the incident. The Congress party has been vocal in its criticism of the government's handling of the situation.

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Amit Shah ‘culpable or incompetent’, sack him for crackdown on students: Rahul Gandhi

Sources said Kiren Rijiju met Congress leaders in the presence of Speaker Om Birla.

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What Happened After Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On Amit Shah? Inside Story

What Happened After Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On Amit Shah? Inside Story.

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What Happened After Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On Amit Shah? Inside Story

What Happened After Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On Amit Shah? Inside Story.

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What Happened After Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On Amit Shah? Inside Story

Sources said Kiren Rijiju met Congress leaders in the presence of Speaker Om Birla.

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Rahul Gandhi Demands Amit Shah's Resignation Over Police Brutality

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over police brutality during Delhi protests. Gandhi made the demand at a press conference at the Congress HQ in New Delhi on July 29, 2026. He accused the government of using lethal weapons, such as pellet guns, against protesting students during their march towards Parliament on July 20. The demand comes as a response to the government's handling of the protests, which have been ongoing for several days. Gandhi also criticized the government's use of force against the protesters, calling it 'unacceptable'. The government has not yet responded to Gandhi's demand for Shah's resignation.

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Rahul Gandhi Demands Amit Shah's Resignation over Police Brutality

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over police brutality during Delhi protests. Gandhi accused the government of using lethal weapons against protesters, including pellet guns. The incident occurred during a student protest march towards Parliament on July 20. Gandhi has called for an investigation into the incident and has demanded Shah's resignation.

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