Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah's resignation over police brutality during Delhi student protests

Published Aug 8, 12:41 AM UTC

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi escalated confrontation with the Narendra Modi government by demanding the dismissal of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police brutality against student protesters on July 20, 2026. During a press conference at Congress headquarters, Gandhi accused Shah of either ordering or being unaware of the use of lethal weapons like pellet guns, shock batons, and lathis with nails against students marching towards Parliament. He claimed one student may lose an eye from pellet gun injuries and presented video evidence of assaults on women and minors. Gandhi reiterated demands for a Supreme Court-monitored independent inquiry, criticized Shah's absence from Parliament during the debate, and vowed the Opposition would ensure justice for all injured students. He also refused to apologize for his remarks against Shah and criticized the Public Examinations Bill passed by the Lok Sabha.