Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, demands accountability for ‘barbaric’ assault on students
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peacefully protesting students here and asking whether he approved the use of “lethal force”, including pellet guns, against the youth. Tear gas in India: The law, the science and the human costIn his letter to Mr. Gandhi said the country is demanding answers.He said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and it is the government’s responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue.“Such brutal violence destroys every norm and has outraged the country.
- ▪Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peacefully protesting students here and asking whether he approved the use of “lethal force”,
- ▪Tear gas in India: The law, the science and the human costIn his letter to Mr.
- ▪Gandhi said the country is demanding answers.He said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and it is the government’s responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue.“Such brutal violence destroys e
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- ▪ Did you approve lethal force, pellet guns: Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah if he approved use of ‘lethal force’ on student protesters — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ 'Who approved pellet guns?' Rahul writes to Shah over 'barbaric' assault on students — Times of India
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peacefully protesting students here and asking whether he approved the use of “lethal force”, including pellet guns, against the youth. Tear gas in India: The law, the science and the human costIn his letter to Mr. Shah, Mr. Gandhi said the country is demanding answers.He said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and it is the government’s responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue.“Such brutal violence destroys every norm and has outraged the country. Youth and students, the future of our country, are demanding answers and accountability.
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