Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Amit Shah: ‘Be Careful How You Treat India’s Future’

Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi, Amit Shah Over Crackdown on NEET-UG Protesters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday intensified his attack on the BJP-led NDA government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of trying to silence students protesting against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak through police action and legal measures.

In a post on X, the Leader of the Opposition claimed that the government was attempting to intimidate young Indians instead of addressing their concerns.

“PM Modi and Amit Shah – you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence,” Gandhi wrote.

Referring to the police action during the protests, he alleged that authorities had used force against demonstrators before registering criminal cases and seeking action against social media accounts linked to the agitation.

“First you broke their bones. Now you are filing FIRs and taking down their accounts. You are India’s past. Be careful about how you treat India’s future,” Gandhi said, describing students as the nation’s future.

Fresh Salvo Over Protest Crackdown

The remarks are the latest in Rahul Gandhi’s sustained criticism of the Centre’s handling of protests over the alleged examination paper leak. Over the past several days, he has repeatedly accused the government of responding with force rather than engaging with students demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system.

A day earlier, Gandhi shared videos purportedly showing police action against protesters and called for an independent, Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into the alleged use of force.

He also questioned Home Minister Amit Shah’s silence on the issue, alleging that the government’s response reflected an unwillingness to answer the concerns raised by students.

Political Row Continues

The controversy stems from protests held in Delhi over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, following which multiple FIRs were registered against protesters. Some cases reportedly relate to slogans raised during demonstrations and social media posts targeting the Prime Minister.

The Delhi government has since ordered the withdrawal of 13 FIRs linked to the protests. However, authorities in Maharashtra have indicated that cases registered there will continue to follow the legal process, with any withdrawal subject to court approval after chargesheets are filed.

The Opposition has accused the Centre of using police action to suppress student voices, while the government has rejected the allegations, maintaining that law enforcement acted in accordance with legal procedures.