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'Apologise to students': Rahul Gandhi after police brutality during CJP protest, seeks Amit Shah's resignation

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Rahul Gandhi demanded an apology from authorities after police allegedly used brutality against students protesting.
  • He called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over the incident.
  • Gandhi stated the opposition protested outside the Prime Minister's residence to draw national attention to the students' issues and the actions taken against them.

Indian politician Rahul Gandhi has demanded an apology following alleged police brutality against students during a protest. Gandhi stated that the opposition's demonstration outside the Prime Minister's home was intended to bring the students' plight and the actions against them to national attention.

Gandhi specifically called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for the incident. The protest, which involved students, aimed to highlight their concerns, and the alleged heavy-handed response by law enforcement has drawn sharp criticism from Gandhi and the opposition.

Gandhi emphasized the purpose of their protest was to ensure the issues faced by students were recognized nationally. The confrontation between protesters and police has become a focal point for political debate, with Gandhi positioning himself as a vocal critic of the government's handling of the situation.

The Opposition protested outside PM's home โ€œto bring the issue of the students... and what was done against them to the national attention.โ€

โ€” Rahul GandhiExplaining the motivation behind the opposition's protest.
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