New Delhi: Congress MPs, led by party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex on Monday over alleged "police brutality" against student protesters during the agitation on the NEET paper leak issue and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's apology.Carrying placards and a large banner, the Congress MPs protested in front of the steps of the Makar Dwar of Parliament. They raised slogans, demanding answers from the home minister over alleged police excesses against protesting students.The Congress-led opposition is set to keep the pressure on the government in Parliament over the issue, demanding action against those responsible for the assault on students and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah.Also Read: NEET protest: SC says police excesses cannot be justified merely because there is agitation, to hear pleas on TuesdayLeader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Shah, seeking accountability for what he called "barbaric assault" on peacefully protesting students and asking the minister whether he approved the use of "lethal force", including pellet guns.In his letter, Gandhi said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and that it is the government's responsibility to protect protesters and resolve their grievances through dialogue.Also Read: Opposition seeks Rajya Sabha discussion on alleged force against NEET protesters"Such brutal violence destroys every norm, and has outraged the country. Youth and students, the future of our country, are demanding answers and accountability. Their voice will be heard," the former Congress chief has said.
Cong MPs protest in Parliament complex over alleged 'police brutality' against student protesters
Congress MPs, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Monday over the alleged police crackdown on students protesting the NEET paper leak. The party demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi sought accountability over the alleged use of force against peaceful protesters, saying their grievances should be addressed through dialogue rather than violence.















