Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Sibal Criticizes Shah Over Pellet Gun Use in Delhi Protest
In New Delhi, students protested and police used pellet guns.
Kapil Sibal, a member of Parliament, asked why the Home Minister, Amit Shah, was not speaking about it.
He said the minister should give a statement.
Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader, said Shah ordered the use of the guns or didn’t know about it.
Both leaders want the minister to explain what happened.
Kapil Sibal questioned Amit Shah’s silence over pellet gun use in student protests.
Sibal demanded the Home Minister issue a statement, citing lack of permission for pellet guns.
Rahul Gandhi alleged Shah ordered or was unaware of the police’s use of pellet guns.
Both leaders accuse the Home Ministry of excessive force during the July 20 protest march.
The debate highlights a clash between the ruling party and the opposition over police conduct.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Questioning Home Minister’s silence over alleged pellet gun use during student protests
- When
- Thursday (date not specified)
- Where
- New Delhi, India, Parliament premises
- Why
- Demanding accountability and a statement from the Home Minister
- Event
- Pellet gun use during student protest
- Key Figures
- Kapil Sibal, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- Thursday (exact date not provided)
- Issue
- Use of pellet guns by police