Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Sambit Patra Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Using Children in Protests
A big leader named Sambit Patra said another leader, Rahul Gandhi, did something not nice.
Rahul Gandhi took children to a protest in Delhi called 'Sansad Chalo' on July 20.
Sambit Patra said using children to make a political point is wrong.
He said children belong to everyone, no matter what religion they follow.
He also said no one fired guns during that protest.
Patra said Rahul Gandhi should also care about students in Jharkhand who are upset.
A clever student named Pratiksha is very sad because exams had problems and leaked papers.
Patra said Rahul Gandhi ignores those students and their struggles.
Patra also said the Home Minister does come to Parliament, but Congress members make too much noise.
He believes the country grows when everyone works together.
BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized LoP Rahul Gandhi for involving children in the 'Sansad Chalo' protest in Delhi on July 20.
Patra categorically stated that no firing took place during the protest and called it inappropriate to create political confusion through children.
He accused Gandhi of a selective approach, highlighting the Delhi protest while ignoring suffering students in Jharkhand, where Congress is in power.
Patra cited a report of Ranchi gold medallist Pratiksha battling depression and panic attacks over paper leaks and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams.
He rejected allegations about the absence of the Union Home Minister, blaming Congress MPs for disrupting Parliament with uproar and placards.
- Who
- Sambit Patra, a Lok Sabha MP from the BJP, and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition
- What
- Patra accused Gandhi of using children to spread political confusion and of ignoring suffering students in Jharkhand
- When
- On a Wednesday, following the 'Sansad Chalo' protest held in Delhi on July 20
- Where
- At the BJP Central Office in New Delhi, where the media briefing took place
- Why
- Patra said the political narrative built around children was inappropriate and that Gandhi was selectively ignoring students affected by exam irregularities in Jharkhand
Rahul Gandhi / Congress Side
Sambit Patra / BJP Side
Children in protests
Rahul Gandhi / Congress Side
Involving children in the Sansad Chalo protest carries their voices to Parliament and highlights their concerns.
Sambit Patra / BJP Side
Using children to build a political narrative and spread confusion is wrong; children belong to everyone regardless of religion.
Home Minister's Parliament attendance
Rahul Gandhi / Congress Side
The Union Home Minister has allegedly been absent from Parliament, a point Rahul Gandhi has raised.
Sambit Patra / BJP Side
The Home Minister arrives early and stays late, but Congress MPs disrupt proceedings with uproar, placards, and desk-thumping.
Jharkhand student issues
Rahul Gandhi / Congress Side
Focus on the Delhi protest, which Gandhi publicly highlighted.
Sambit Patra / BJP Side
Gandhi ignores Jharkhand students suffering from exam irregularities and paper leaks under a Congress-led government.
- Accuser
- Sambit Patra, Lok Sabha MP and BJP spokesperson
- Target
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition
- Protest
- "Sansad Chalo" protest in Delhi on July 20
- Firing claim
- Patra stated no firing took place during the protest
- Jharkhand exams
- JPSC and JSSC, with alleged paper leaks and irregularities
- Student cited
- Pratiksha, gold medallist from Ranchi battling depression and panic attacks
- Venue
- BJP Central Office, New Delhi