Rahul Gandhi Alleges 'Pellet Guns in Delhi, AK-47s in Bihar', Targets Govt Over Student Protest Crackdown

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified his attack on the Narendra Modi government, alleging that students protesting against examination irregularities have been met with excessive force. In a post on X and remarks made as Parliament resumed, Gandhi referred to the alleged use of pellet guns in Delhi and an AK-47 during a student protest in Bihar, describing the situation as evidence of a "jaanleva" (deadly) system for students.

Rahul Gandhi's Allegations

In his X post, Gandhi claimed that students seeking justice over examination-related issues were facing violence instead of being heard. He questioned the government's handling of the protests and demanded accountability for the alleged use of force. Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha by Jitendra Singh Amid Opposition Protests (Video).

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Govt Over Student Protest Crackdown

छात्रों के ख़िलाफ़ पूरा का पूरा सिस्टम ही जानलेवा है।

खबर आ रही है कि बिहार में प्रदर्शन कर रहे छात्रों पर AK-47 से गोलियाँ चलाई गई हैं और सैकड़ों छात्रों को गिरफ़्तार करके उनपर FIR की जा रही है।

मोदी जी, कहाँ गया आपका वादा कि छात्रों पर कोई FIR नहीं की जाएगी और उन्हें रिहा कर… https://t.co/c7zdyyeLA0

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 27, 2026

The Congress leader also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise to students and take action against those responsible for the alleged attacks on protesters.

References to Delhi and Bihar Incidents

Gandhi's remarks referred to two recent incidents that have become the focus of political debate. The first concerns allegations that pellet guns were used during protests by students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gandhi sought clarification on who authorised the alleged use of such force. Delhi Police, however, has denied using pellet guns, stating that it does not possess them and rejecting the allegations. Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 To Be Introduced in Lok Sabha Today, Focus on Tougher Measures Against Paper Leaks.

The second relates to a protest in Bihar's Siwan district, where a police constable was suspended after a viral video appeared to show him firing an AK-47 during demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities. The incident is under departmental investigation.

Examination Row Continues to Fuel Political Tensions

The protests stem from allegations of irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations, which have triggered demonstrations by students across several states. The issue has also disrupted proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with opposition parties demanding discussions on examination reforms and the handling of student protests.

Government Pursues Legislative Reforms

Amid the political confrontation, the Centre has moved ahead with legislative measures aimed at strengthening safeguards against examination malpractice. The government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to tighten the legal framework against paper leaks and organised cheating.

Debate Over Police Action Continues

Gandhi's allegations have added to the ongoing debate over the police response to student demonstrations. While the Congress has accused the government of suppressing peaceful protests, authorities have maintained that law enforcement acted to maintain public order, and investigations into the Bihar incident are continuing. The differing accounts, particularly over the alleged use of pellet guns in Delhi, remain a matter of political dispute.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 27, 2026 12:53 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).