Opposition criticises Modi and Shah for silence on student protests in Rajya Sabha
In a heated Rajya Sabha session, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah about their lack of response to police action against NEET demonstrators.
During Thursday's monsoon session, Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress chief and Leader of Opposition, raised the issue of police brutality faced by students protesting the NEET exam. He highlighted the absence of statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the matter. Kharge warned that the government could be forced to confront public anger. The remarks intensified political tension in New Delhi.
Why it matters
It shows mounting political pressure on India's leadership over handling of student protests and police conduct.
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