"Tear-Gassing, Lathicharging Students Not India's Way": Rahul Gandhi On CJP March
Rahul Gandhi has criticized the police response to student protests in New Delhi, stating that using tear gas and batons against students is a departure from Indian values. The demonstrations follow several irregularities and paper leaks in major national examinations.
Delhi Police deployed tear gas and used baton-charging tactics on Monday to disperse a crowd of protesters marching toward Parliament. The demonstrators were demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following reports of technical glitches and leaked question papers in major exams.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of force, asserting that such measures against the nation's youth do not align with the country's democratic traditions. He emphasized that students should be heard rather than met with physical aggression when raising concerns about their academic future.
The protests underscore growing public frustration over the integrity of national-level tests, which have recently been plagued by controversies and cancellations. Authorities maintained that the police intervention was necessary to maintain public order and prevent the crowd from breaching restricted zones near government buildings.
Source: Delhi Police and news reports on CJP march.
