Congress President Criticizes Government Over Youth Violence
In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the government for its handling of youth protests, attributing responsibility to Home Minister Amit Shah. He echoed Rahul Gandhi's concerns about police actions during a student demonstration, questioning the government's accountability. Kharge's remarks highlight the ongoing tensions between the opposition and the ruling party regarding youth safety and governance. This article delves into the implications of their statements and the political landscape surrounding these events.
| Jul 29, 2026, 18:33 IST
Congress Leader's Strong Critique of the Government
On Wednesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a fierce attack on the central government in response to issues raised by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. In a post on X, Kharge accused the BJP of being responsible for violent attacks on the youth and questioned the government's accountability regarding this matter.
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Kharge stated on X that our youth and students have been assaulted with pellet guns. This could either have occurred with the approval of Home Minister Amit Shah or without his direct orders. In either case, it reflects irresponsibility on the part of both the Home Minister and the Prime Minister. Rahul Gandhi echoed this sentiment in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the BJP is culpable for the violent attacks on the youth, which is the undeniable truth. This statement came after Rahul Gandhi highlighted the police's actions during student protests on July 20, suggesting that either Amit Shah is guilty or incompetent. He emphasized that the Home Minister should clarify his role in Parliament.
After the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned, Rahul Gandhi spoke to reporters, stating that there are only two possible explanations for the alleged police action against student protesters on July 20 at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi outlined two scenarios: either the Home Minister ordered the action, or he was unaware that gunfire would occur. If it was the former, he is guilty; if it was the latter, he is incompetent—one of these must be true; there is no third option.
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He further stated that if the Home Minister was unaware of the gunfire, it indicates incompetence; if he ordered it, then he is guilty. During the debate, Gandhi questioned Shah's absence from the House, asking why the so-called brave Home Minister of India was not present. If he has done nothing wrong and issued no orders, he should clarify that he did not.
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