Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Raut Blames Amit Shah for Police Action on Protesters
Sanjay Raut, a leader from Shiv Sena UBT, blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the police action against protesters during a march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in New Delhi.
The protest, which took place on July 20, demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister.
Raut alleged that the police used excessive force, including pellet guns, and that students were attacked and women were harassed.
Delhi Police denied using pellet guns.
The BJP spokesperson, Navnath Ban, responded by suggesting that Raut should focus on his party's issues instead of making allegations.
Sanjay Raut blamed Amit Shah for police action against CJP protesters.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister.
Raut alleged police high-handedness, including use of pellet guns, attacks on students, and harassment of women.
Delhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters.
BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban suggested Raut should focus on his party's issues.
- Who
- Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT), Amit Shah (Union Home Minister), Delhi Police, CRPF's Rapid Action Force
- What
- Allegations of police high-handedness and misuse of force during a protest
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
BJP's Response
Responsibility for Police Action
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Sanjay Raut alleges that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responsible for the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march.
BJP's Response
The BJP's response focuses on criticizing Raut's party rather than addressing the allegations directly.
Motives of Amit Shah
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Raut claims that Amit Shah wants to become the deputy PM and then the PM, aiming to defame the current PM.
BJP's Response
The BJP does not directly address these claims but instead suggests Raut should focus on his party's issues.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Allegations by Sanjay Raut
- Police high-handedness, use of pellet guns, attacks on students, harassment of women
- Denial by Delhi Police
- Denied use of pellet guns against protesters
- BJP Spokesperson's Response
- Navnath Ban suggests Raut should focus on his party's issues