"Why Is PM Silent?" Rahul Gandhi Meets Students Injured During CJP March - NDTV

### Congress Leaders Meet Injured Students Amid Ongoing Protests

In a move seen as part of the opposition's sustained critique of the government's handling of a recent crackdown on students during a march called by the Chhattisgarh Jan Sangarsh Parivar (CJP), Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi met with students who were injured during the incident. The Congress leaders also led a protest outside the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the resignation of senior leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rahul Gandhi, in particular, has been vocal in his criticism of the government's response to the protest, calling for Prime Minister Modi to take responsibility and step down.

During his interactions with the injured students, Rahul expressed solidarity with their cause, denouncing the police crackdown as an "attack on the country's young people." He also stated that the students' actions, though peaceful, did not warrant such a harsh response. Notably, the Congress leader also linked the incident to the government's overall governance, suggesting that a pattern of silencing criticism through force was becoming a disturbing trend in the country. Gandhi, known for his sharp tongue, called for accountability and an end to what he termed as the "suppression of dissent."

The visit by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi is part of the opposition's effort to amplify the students' voices and create public pressure on the government to address their demands and take responsibility for the alleged excessive force used during the crackdown. Meanwhile, Sonia Gandhi, Congress president, is also observing a "day of simplicity and introspection" with her party colleagues, signaling the party's resolve to continue its critique of the government on key issues.