New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he must also apologise to students for alleged “police brutality.” The Congress leader further sought the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Congress MP from Wayanad accused the government of resorting to force against protesting students instead of engaging with them and addressing their concerns over the country’s education and examination system.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Gandhi said, “This is much bigger than education. This is students of India saying they have no future in India. This is legitimate. Dharmendra Pradhan, the Home Minister and the Prime Minister, should resign.”
He accused the government of failing to create job opportunities for the country’s youth and of shutting down even the limited avenues available to them, including competitive examinations.
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“The young people of this country do not have opportunities; all the doors are closed; one door is open for competitive exams, which is also destroyed. These students here are complaining not just about the education system but their future,” he said.
Gandhi’s remarks come a day after thousands of protesters supporting the Cockroach Janta Party marched towards Parliament and were confronted by security personnel, who used batons and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators.
Congress Protests Outside Modi’s Residence
The protests have drawn massive participation from across the country and have emerged as one of the biggest political flashpoints at the moment.
Meanwhile, Congress MPs including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and KC Venugopal — held a protest outside Prime Minister Modi’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, demanding his resignation.