Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Amit Shah of Authorizing Pellet Gun Use
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in India's parliament, blamed Home Minister Amit Shah for the violence against student protesters.
He said Shah allowed the use of pellet guns and other lethal weapons.
Gandhi also criticized the government's education policies and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The protests were about exam paper leaks and were led by the Cockroach Janta Party.
A climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, went on a 26-day hunger strike to support the protesters' demands.
Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing the use of pellet guns against student protesters.
Gandhi demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legal action against police personnel involved.
Protests were organized by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged examination irregularities.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 26-day hunger strike in support of the protesters.
Gandhi criticized the government's handling of the education system and the influence of the RSS.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests over examination irregularities and use of force against protesters
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Alleged examination paper leaks and government's handling of the education system
Congress Party
BJP Government
Responsibility for Violence
Congress Party
Rahul Gandhi holds Home Minister Amit Shah directly responsible for the violence against student protesters, alleging he authorized the use of lethal weapons including pellet guns.
BJP Government
The BJP government has not yet publicly responded to these allegations.
Education System Criticism
Congress Party
Gandhi criticizes the government's handling of the education system, media, and job creation, warning of potential consequences during an economic crisis.
BJP Government
The BJP government has not publicly addressed these criticisms directly.
- Date of Incident
- July 20, 2026
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Key Figures Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Duration
- Weeks
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days
- Pellet Gun Injuries
- Multiple reported cases, including a journalist and student Sahil Lochab
- Police Denial
- Delhi Police denied using pellet guns
Sources
CJP Protest: ‘Did you approve use of pellet guns,’ Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah in letter
Who ordered pellet guns on students? Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah
Rahul Gandhi writes to HM Shah, demands accountability for ‘barbaric’ assault on students
'Shah responsible for violence': Rahul Gandhi vows to raise pellet gun use in Parliament
Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, seeks accountability for ‘barbaric’ assault on student protesters
Rahul Writes to Shah Over Student Assault
‘Who gave the order to thrash the students?’ Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah demanding accountability for Delhi protest violence
‘Security forces answer to you’: Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over ‘violence’ against students
‘Did you approve use of lethal force, pellet guns?’ Rahul asks Shah
