Congress Demands Resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a session of the Lok Sabha [1, 2].

The confrontation centers on the alleged use of pellet guns against student protesters in New Delhi. If proven, the deployment of such weapons in the capital would represent a significant escalation in the state's response to civil unrest.

Congress leaders alleged that Amit Shah authorized the use of pellet guns during the protests [1, 2]. Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the weapons were used and said that three people were injured ^[1]. Chidambaram called for an inquiry into the incident to establish accountability for the injuries [1, 2].

BJP officials rejected the allegations and said the claims were false ^[2]. Party representatives said the demands for resignation were an attempt by the opposition to divert attention from other issues ^[2]. The BJP further called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against Rahul Gandhi in response to the accusations ^[2].

The dispute occurred in the Lok Sabha, where the opposition sought a formal explanation for the security measures employed against the students [1, 2]. The clash highlights the deepening divide between the ruling party and the Congress over the handling of public demonstrations, and the use of force by security agencies.

While the BJP maintains that no such weapons were authorized for use in Delhi, the Congress party continues to press for the Home Minister's removal based on the reported injuries [1, 2].