Rahul Gandhi Targets RSS, Shah in Lok Sabha
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the RSS and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a heated Lok Sabha debate on examination reforms. His remarks triggered repeated protests from the treasury benches, with the government demanding that he provide evidence or apologise.
Rahul Gandhi Targets RSS Over Education
Gandhi alleged that the RSS had gained control over India’s education system and was preventing students from questioning authority and pursuing knowledge freely.
He described former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as superficial, claiming that the ministry was effectively being run by the RSS rather than the minister. Gandhi also alleged that universities across the country were being placed under individuals aligned with the organisation.
His remarks came during the discussion on amendments aimed at strengthening laws against paper leaks and unfair practices in public examinations.
Amit Shah Accused Over Student Protest Action
Gandhi accused Amit Shah of authorising police action against students during the July 20 protests in Delhi. He alleged that pellets had been fired at demonstrators and questioned Shah’s absence from the House during the debate.
The government rejected the charge, stating that no shots had been fired and that police had used only tear gas. It also maintained that any order to use force would be issued by the appropriate magistrate rather than a Union minister.
Centre Demands Rahul Gandhi Apology
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded that Gandhi substantiate his allegations against Shah or withdraw them and apologise.
Speaker Om Birla also reminded Gandhi that accusations against a minister could not be made without prior notice and supporting evidence. Some of Gandhi’s remarks were subsequently expunged from the parliamentary record.
The confrontation led to repeated disruptions before the Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak Bill by voice vote.
