Congress MP Pawan Khera demanded answers from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police actions against student protesters in New Delhi [1].

The demand highlights a growing political clash over the use of force by security services and the accountability of top government officials during public demonstrations.

Khera focused his criticism on a police crackdown that occurred July 20, 2024 [1]. He specifically questioned the use of pellet guns against students, citing a Supreme Court observation regarding police excesses [1].

During a parliamentary session, Khera said, "We won't rest until Amit Shah answers on police action" [1]. He said the current administration is in a state of arrogance [2].

While some reports emphasize the demand for answers from the Home Minister, other statements indicate Khera also called for an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi [2]. The protests in question have been described as student-led demonstrations, though some reports specifically link the action to a CJP protest [1, 2].

Khera said the government must be held accountable for the methods used to disperse the crowds. He said the level of force employed was disproportionate and violated the rights of the protesters [1].

The Congress MP said the government's refusal to address these concerns reflects a broader pattern of ignoring judicial observations, and public outcry [1]. He said the pursuit of accountability would continue until the Home Minister provided a formal explanation for the events of July 20, 2024 [1].

“"We won't rest until Amit Shah answers on police action."”

This confrontation underscores the tension between India's executive branch and opposition leaders over the limits of police power. By citing Supreme Court observations and targeting both the Home Minister and the Prime Minister, the Congress party is attempting to frame the police action not as an isolated security incident, but as a systemic failure of governance and a violation of constitutional norms.