- Rahul Gandhi attacked the RSS for "destroying" the Indian education system and blamed Amit Shah for police action on protesting students.
- Gandhi alleged that Shah "ordered" the attacks on students, stating: "The Home Minister now doesn't have the courage to face Parliament and speak on the assault of students."
- Gandhi accused the RSS of capturing the education system, claiming they are "not letting students seek knowledge and truth" and are forcing them to study their own version of history.
- Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from Gandhi for his allegations against Shah, questioning the proof of his claims.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the RSS, alleging it has 'captured' the Indian education system, forcing students to learn a distorted version of history. He stated, "The soul of the system has been captured by the RSS."1
During a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi accused Amit Shah of authorizing police violence against student protesters, particularly during the July 20 demonstration related to the NEET paper leak issue. He claimed, "The Home Minister now doesn't have the courage to face Parliament and speak on the assault of students."
Gandhi expressed pride in the youth's peaceful protests, stating, "This was not anger, not violence, not hatred; this was an expression, deep expressions of the youth of this country." He urged all political parties, including the BJP, to respect this expression of dissent.
In response, Rijiju challenged Gandhi's claims, demanding proof of Shah's involvement in the police crackdown and calling for an apology. He questioned, "Where is the proof that Amit Shah ordered the attack on students?" The debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the government and student activists.
Gandhi's remarks have resonated with many, as he emphasized the importance of allowing students to seek knowledge freely, stating, "The RSS people are not letting students seek knowledge and truth."
“Gandhi claimed that the RSS is forcing students to learn a distorted version of history, stating, 'The soul of the system has been captured by the RSS.' Meanwhile, Rijiju challenged Gandhi's allegations, demanding proof of Shah's involvement in the police actions against students.”
