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Kharge Demands Amit Shah's Resignation Over Student Crackdown

Congress president accuses Centre of vendetta, demands resignation. Students face FIRs and detentions despite withdrawing protests.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 31 July 2026 at 11:26 am
Kharge Demands Amit Shah's Resignation Over Student Crackdown

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Centre of acting out of vendetta against students by filing FIRs and subjecting them to forced detentions. This comes after students withdrew their agitation against the NEET paper leak issue.

Kharge alleged that the BJP government had reneged on its word, as students had withdrawn their protests on the condition that no action would be taken against them. He criticized the government's actions, saying that the youth had been cracked down on using lathis, batons, and pellet guns during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march.

The Congress president also stated that social media accounts of youth were being blocked, and young women were being 'doxxed'. He accused Home Minister Amit Shah of arrogance, saying that he had not even stepped into the House of Parliament to make a statement on accountability.

Kharge demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi get Amit Shah to resign, saying that if there was even a shred of shame left, this would be the right course of action. He also accused the government of trying to silence Gen Z by filing FIRs against them and subjecting them to forced detentions.

The NEET paper leak issue has been a contentious topic, with many students protesting against the government's handling of the situation. The Congress party has been vocal in its criticism of the government's actions, with Kharge being the latest to speak out against the Centre.

The government's actions have been widely criticized, with many accusing it of being heavy-handed in its response to the protests. The use of pellet guns and lathis has been particularly controversial, with many saying that it is a disproportionate response to the protests.

The Congress party has long been a vocal critic of the government's policies, and this latest incident has only added to the tensions between the two. Kharge's demand for Amit Shah's resignation is likely to escalate the situation, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond.

In the meantime, the students who were involved in the protests are facing the consequences of the government's actions. Many have been detained, and others are facing FIRs. The situation is likely to continue to be a major point of contention in the coming days.

The government's handling of the situation has also been criticized by other opposition parties, who have accused it of being authoritarian and heavy-handed. The incident has highlighted the deep divisions between the government and the opposition, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.

In conclusion, the situation is a complex one, with many different factors at play. The government's actions have been widely criticized, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved. One thing is certain, however: the incident has highlighted the deep divisions between the government and the opposition, and it is likely to have major implications for the country in the coming days.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kharge demanding Amit Shah's resignation?

Kharge is demanding Amit Shah's resignation due to the Centre's alleged vendetta against students, who are facing FIRs and detentions despite withdrawing their protests.

What is the NEET paper leak issue?

The NEET paper leak issue refers to the controversy surrounding the leak of the NEET exam paper, which has led to widespread protests by students across the country.

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