Prime Minister Narendra Modi Did Not Slam Delhi Police Action In Jantar Mantar, But Rahul Gandhi Slams Use Of Force Against Students In Jharkhand

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Unlike Prime Minister Narendra Modi who did not slam the Delhi Police action on protesting students In Jantar Mantar ,  Rahul Gandhi has said the use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand is wrong and called on the state government to continue to hear the protesters out and resolve their issues immediately.

Gandhi’s remarks came after police in Ranchi used water cannons, lobbed tear gas shells, and lathi-charged job aspirants as they breached barricades and attempted to reach the state assembly, protesting the alleged recruitment exam irregularities.

In a post on X, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand is wrong.

“Students have a right to peaceful protest, and only dialogue can yield solutions. The Jharkhand government must continue to hear these students out and resolve their issues immediately,” he said.

झारखंड में विरोध-प्रदर्शन कर रहे छात्रों के ख़िलाफ़ बल का इस्तेमाल ग़लत है।

छात्रों को शांतिपूर्ण विरोध का अधिकार है और बातचीत से ही समाधान निकल सकता है।

झारखंड सरकार को इन छात्रों की बात सुननी चाहिए और हर समस्या का तुरंत समाधान करना चाहिए।

The use of force against students…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2026

Several protesters claimed they were injured in the police action, which took place when they reached the final barricade near Jagannathpur Temple on the road to the Jharkhand Assembly, which is in session