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Rahul Gandhi Seeks PM's Apology Over AK-47 Firing on Students

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the use of AK-47 rifles against protesting students in Bihar.

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Rahul Gandhi Seeks PM's Apology Over AK-47 Firing on Students

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the use of AK-47 rifles against protesting students in Bihar. He demanded action against those who attacked the students and asked the PM to apologise to them. Gandhi also accused the central government of being 'dishonest' and said reform was beyond its capability.

India Today

Rahul Gandhi Asks Amit Shah About Lethal Forces Against Students

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking whether he authorized the use of lethal forces against students during a youth protest in Delhi on July 20. Gandhi also asked whether the persons wearing plain clothes, seen assaulting students with lathis in videos widely shared online, were police personnel or volunteers. The matter is expected to be raised in Parliament on Monday.

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Rahul Gandhi Asks Amit Shah to Explain Use of Lethal Force on Protesters

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for police's alleged high-handedness against protesters at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi's letter comes ahead of a bill enhancing punishment in cases of paper leaks, which is set to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill is part of the government's raft of measures to respond to the ongoing protests. Gandhi's letter is a significant development in the ongoing debate over police brutality and the government's response to protests.

The Times of IndiaThe News Minute

Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah explain Delhi Police action during CJP march

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Delhi Police’s actions during the 'Sansad Chalo' march on July 20. Gandhi alleged that police used pellet firing against protesters, leading to injuries. The Opposition disrupted Parliament’s Monsoon Session, which resumed on July 26, demanding accountability for the incident. The government plans to introduce a bill during the session, though no details were provided. Delhi Police has not yet responded to the allegations.

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