Kangana Ranaut Demands Apology from Rahul Gandhi Over Amit Shah Remarks
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has called for opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his remarks about Home Minister Amit Shah, which he made in the context of alleged police actions during student protests. Ranaut emphasized the need for evidence before making serious accusations. Meanwhile, RJD MP Manoj Jha criticized a proposed education bill, stating it fails to address systemic issues. TMC MP Sougata Roy defended Gandhi, while BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi urged for more constructive political discourse. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in Indian politics.
| Jul 30, 2026, 13:41 IST
Kangana Ranaut Calls for Apology from Rahul Gandhi
On Thursday, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut urged opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his comments directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to reporters, Ranaut emphasized that Gandhi's statements, which held the Home Minister accountable for alleged police actions during student protests on July 20, were serious accusations that should not be made without evidence.
Ranaut stated that Gandhi must retract his claims, asserting that one cannot spread falsehoods or make grave allegations without substantiation. Meanwhile, RJD MP Manoj Jha criticized the 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill' presented in the Rajya Sabha, arguing that the proposed legislation fails to address the deep-rooted structural issues within the education system.
Jha remarked that the bill speaks of prevention rather than complete eradication, highlighting the distinction between the two. He pointed out that students' fundamental demands revolve around the educational framework, which the government seems to lack a basic understanding of. These comments emerged amidst the political uproar following Rahul Gandhi's remarks targeting Amit Shah after the alleged police actions against protesting students at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 20.
TMC MP Sougata Roy expressed his support for Gandhi, dismissing the call for an apology. Roy stated, 'I stand by Rahul Gandhi. What he said is correct, and there is no question of him needing to apologize.' In contrast, BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi criticized the Congress leader, suggesting that the opposition leader should engage in constructive debate rather than making accusations. Tripathi added that Rahul Gandhi needs to change his approach, as he is the leader of the opposition in the world's largest democracy and should focus on substantive discussions rather than merely launching allegations.
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