Archive · 29 Jul 2026
MoS Jitendra Singh Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Police Firing Allegation
Rahul Gandhi, a leader from the Congress party, said that the Home Minister Amit Shah told the police to shoot at students who were protesting.
But another minister, Jitendra Singh, said this isn't true.
He explained that only local officials, like magistrates, can give such orders, not ministers.
He also said that no bullets were fired, only tear gas was used.
The government wants Gandhi to apologize, but the Congress party says the Home Minister should explain what happened.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police to fire on student protesters.
MoS Jitendra Singh rejected the allegation, stating that only local executive magistrates have the authority to order police firing.
Singh clarified that no bullets were fired during the protest; only tear gas was used.
The government (NDA) demanded an apology from Gandhi, calling the claim baseless.
Congress defended Gandhi's remarks and maintained that the Home Minister should address the House and clarify the government's position.
- Who
- MoS Jitendra Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Rejection of allegation regarding police firing on student protesters
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To clarify the administrative procedures and reject the baseless allegation
Congress Party
Government (NDA)
Allegation of Police Firing
Congress Party
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police to fire on student protesters.
Government (NDA)
MoS Jitendra Singh rejected the allegation, stating that no minister has the authority to order police firing and that such decisions are made by local executive magistrates.
Use of Force During Protest
Congress Party
Congress defended Gandhi's remarks and maintained that the Home Minister should address the House and clarify the government's position.
Government (NDA)
The government (NDA) demanded an apology from Gandhi, calling the claim baseless, and stated that only tear gas was used, not bullets.
- Allegation Made By
- Rahul Gandhi
- Rejected By
- MoS Jitendra Singh
- Authority to Order Firing
- Local executive magistrate
- Force Used
- Tear gas
- Bill Discussed
- The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026