Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government of using AK-47s on students
Rahul Gandhi, a leader from the Congress party, is very upset about how the government is treating students who are protesting.
He says the government is being dishonest and using guns and other violent methods against the students.
He wants the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to say sorry to the students and punish those who hurt them.
The protests are happening because of a leaked exam paper and the way the police are treating the students.
The government says they are just trying to keep order, but Rahul Gandhi and others believe the government is being too harsh.
Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of using AK-47s and pellet guns against protesting students in Bihar and Delhi.
Gandhi demands that Prime Minister Modi apologize to the students and take action against those who attacked them.
The central government is accused of being dishonest and incapable of reform.
Protests were held across Bihar against the NEET paper leak and police action on students.
Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, alleged that police fired AK-47s at protesters in Siwan.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Tejashwi Yadav, protesting students
- What
- Allegations of AK-47s and pellet guns used against students, demands for apology and action
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
- Why
- Protests against NEET paper leak and police action on students
Congress Party
Modi Government
Government's Handling of Student Protests
Congress Party
The government is dishonest and uses brutal tactics against students, including firing AK-47s and pellet guns, and filing false FIRs.
Modi Government
The government denies these allegations and maintains that it is acting to maintain law and order.
- Date
- July 27, 2024
- Location
- Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
- Issue
- Student protests against NEET paper leak and police action
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Tejashwi Yadav
- Allegations
- Use of AK-47s and pellet guns against students, filing of false FIRs
- Government Response
- Denies allegations, maintains law and order
Sources
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