Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kangana Ranaut Demands Rahul Gandhi Apologise Over Shah Allegations
Rahul Gandhi, a leader in India’s parliament, said the Home Minister might be responsible for police firing at a student protest.
Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP, said Rahul should apologise because the claims were unproven.
Rahul defended his words, saying only two explanations were possible.
Other MPs had mixed reactions: some backed Rahul, others wanted him to apologise.
The debate happened while lawmakers were also talking about a new exam‑fairness law.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut demanded Rahul Gandhi apologise for remarks about Home Minister Amit Shah.
Rahul Gandhi defended his comments, citing only two possible explanations for alleged police action at the July 20 protest.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Minister Kiren Rijiju called Gandhi’s allegations unsubstantiated.
Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy and others supported Gandhi, rejecting the apology demand.
The controversy coincided with debate over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Kangana Ranaut, Amit Shah, and other parliamentary members
- What
- Controversy over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about police action at a student protest and a demand for his apology
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, Delhi, India
- Why
- To address alleged police misconduct and political accountability
- Event
- Rahul Gandhi controversy over Amit Shah remarks
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Location
- Lok Sabha, Delhi
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Kangana Ranaut, Amit Shah
- Bill
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill
