'Amit Shah Must Go': Rahul Gandhi Demands Resignation Over Police Action on Student Protesters (Video)

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding his resignation over alleged police high-handedness during recent student demonstrations in the national capital. Addressing a press conference following stormy proceedings in Parliament, Gandhi asserted that Shah is either directly responsible for authorizing police force against young protesters or entirely unaware of actions taken under his ministry.

The Congress leader's comments came after heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha during a debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which saw the opposition repeatedly clash with the treasury benches. 'Present Evidence or Apologise': Kiren Rijiju Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Amit Shah 'Firing Order' Claim (Video).

Rahul Gandhi Outlines 'Two Scenarios' on Ministry Oversight

Explaining his stance to reporters, Gandhi stated that the Home Department's handling of the student protests left no room for middle ground regarding administrative responsibility.

"He (Amit Shah) either ordered it, or he has no idea what's going on in his ministry and is incompetent. In either case, he has to go," Gandhi said. "And every single child who has been beaten must know this... There can be two possible scenarios. One is that the Home Minister issued the order. The second is that the Home Minister was unaware that force would be used. In the first case, he is culpable; in the second, he is incompetent — it has to be one of the two."

The Lok Sabha LoP emphasized that accountability rests with the leadership of the Union Home Ministry when security agencies use force against non-violent student groups. 'Amit Shah Is Either Culpable or Incompetent': Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Police Action on Student Protesters (Watch).

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Amit Shah's Exit

Friction in Parliament Over Allegations and Procedures

The controversy began earlier in the day during parliamentary discussions on paper leaks and educational reforms. Gandhi alleged in the House that force had been used against students protesting exam irregularities, prompting immediate and strong objections from ruling party members.

Treasury benches and Union Ministers demanded that Gandhi substantiate his allegations or offer an apology for making direct personal charges against the Home Minister without prior notice. Speaker Om Birla also reminded members to adhere to parliamentary decorum and refrain from making unverified claims.

Refusing to tender an apology, Gandhi exited the House after brief disruptions and subsequently held a press interaction at the Congress headquarters to reiterate his statements.

Government and BJP Rebut Opposition Claims

The central government and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders firmly rejected Gandhi's allegations, calling them baseless and factually inaccurate.

Union Ministers pointed out that security operations follow strict administrative and law-enforcement protocols, and no direct ministerial orders of the nature alleged were issued. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Leader of the Opposition of attempting to mislead the House and politicize law-and-order matters without producing evidence. Ruling party MPs added that the government remains fully committed to student welfare, highlighting the passage of stringent anti-paper leak legislation aimed at bringing structural transparency to public examinations.

Rising Protests Over Educational Reforms and Paper Leaks

The political escalation follows days of student-led demonstrations in New Delhi, where youth groups gathered near central locations including Jantar Mantar to voice concerns over competitive exam management, paper leak instances, and broader policy reforms.

The opposition has made the issue of competitive exam transparency a key plank in Parliament, demanding deeper structural accountability across Ministries. With both sides refusing to back down, the parliamentary session is expected to see continued friction over youth issues, security responses, and ministerial accountability.

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