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Opposition demands PM apology over student crackdown
The Hindu··27 Jul
Opposition parties said they would corner the government in Parliament over alleged police brutality against students during the July 20 protest march. They are insisting on a public apology from the Prime Minister. The demand comes as the session resumes this week, following the end of the 36-day Cockroach Janta Party protest after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister.
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What It Means For You
- Extended Parliament disruptions can delay other pending legislation citizens are tracking this session.
- An apology demand keeps the police conduct question in the public record beyond the protest itself.
- The debate overlaps with the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, linking accountability to reform.
What's Happening
- Opposition parties said they would corner the government over alleged police brutality against students.
- They are insisting on a public apology from the Prime Minister over the July 20 crackdown.
- The demand comes as Parliament's session resumes this week after the CJP protest ended.
Two Fronts of the Same Session
- The protest concluded after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government assurances on other demands.
- Opposition MPs have separately raised the alleged use of pellet guns with Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Government has scheduled the Public Examinations Amendment Bill for debate the same week.
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