Rahul Gandhi blames Dharmendra Pradhan over protester's ‘pellet gun’ injury during CJP protest march: ‘Enough is Enough’
Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday introduced a student protester named Sahil who was allegedly injured after
Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday introduced a student protester named Sahil who was allegedly injured after being hit by a “pellet” fired by security personnel during the July 20 protest march called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Gandhi blamed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the situation, saying his policies had led to widespread student protests and the alleged injury of Sahil. He also demanded action against those accused of firing at and using batons on protesting students, and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise to the students. ‘Stop assaulting and threatening students’ Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What triggered the protests involving Sahil and the CJP on July 20? ⌵ The protests were triggered by allegations of a paper leak in the SSC Delhi Constable exam, leading students to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 2 Why did Rahul Gandhi blame Dharmendra Pradhan for the protester's injury? ⌵ Rahul Gandhi blamed Dharmendra Pradhan's policies for causing widespread student protests, which he claims led to the injury of student Sahil during the protest. 3 How did the authorities respond to claims of pellet gun use during the protest? ⌵ The Delhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters, stating that such claims are false, while the CRPF is currently verifying reports regarding their deployment during the incident.
4 What demands were made by the protesters during the CJP march? ⌵ Protesters demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, accountability for the alleged use of violence against them, and actions against those responsible for the paper leak scandal. 5 Should students participate in protests if universities issue warnings against them? ⌵ While students are encouraged to exercise their democratic rights, advisories from universities suggest that participation in unauthorized protests may lead to legal consequences and impact academic progress. Gandhi, while addressing the media outside Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10, Janpath, spoke alongside Sahil, who he claimed was hit by a pellet gun during a peaceful demonstration while carrying the national flag. "You are saying that protesters have been hit by pellet guns. I want to explain when were pellet guns fired. My brother was struck by a pellet gun when he was peacefully protesting with a tricolour in hand," Gandhi said, according to PTI. He remarked, “Pradhan is the reason this brother has gotten shot, he is the reason thousands of people are outside on the streets protesting.” Showing Sahil's injuries to the media by lifting his T-shirt, Gandhi claimed that the protester's eye had been damaged and that he had lost vision in that eye. "This is the future of our country. This has happened to thousands of youth, they have been shot at with pellet guns and have been beaten up in lathi-charge.
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