The Lok Sabha witnessed a fiery debate as Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing the use of force against students protesting the NEET paper leak. Gandhi alleged that the order to use pellets against the demonstrators came from the highest levels, a charge that provoked a strong response from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In response, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded that Gandhi provide evidence for his claims. Rijiju dismissed the allegations as baseless and called for the remarks to be stricken from the official parliamentary record. He further insisted that Gandhi issue an apology, emphasizing that such serious accusations should not be made without substantiation.
The situation escalated as Gandhi also targeted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), using language that Speaker Om Birla later deemed “unparliamentary.” These comments were subsequently removed from the parliamentary proceedings. The clash highlighted the deepening political tensions surrounding the NEET paper leak issue, with both sides entrenched in their positions.
The controversy over the NEET paper leak has already been a source of significant political friction, and the recent confrontation in parliament has only added fuel to the fire. As accusations and demands for accountability continue to fly, the incident underscores the charged political atmosphere and the challenges in addressing the concerns of protesting students.