Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising questions over the alleged use of pellet guns and force against students during recent protests linked to the NEET paper leak issue. The letter comes a day after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) ended its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar following the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Rahul Seeks Answers on Crowd Control

In his letter, Rahul Gandhi asked two questions to the Home Minister. He sought to know who ordered the use of pellet guns against student protesters, and if the order did not come from the Home Ministry, then who authorised it.

He also questioned the deployment of individuals in plain clothes during the protest, asking whether they were police personnel or volunteers and under whose authority they were assigned.

Rahul alleged that instead of engaging with students, security forces resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas. He claimed several protesters suffered serious injuries and alleged that excessive force was used during the crackdown.

Injured Student's Case Raised

The Congress leader referred to the case of 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab, who allegedly lost vision in one eye during the protest. Rahul said the incident reflected the need for accountability and reiterated his demand for an independent inquiry into the handling of the demonstrations.

Earlier this week, Rahul had also addressed a press conference alongside an injured student, accusing the government of suppressing peaceful protests and demanding responsibility for the violence.

CJP Submits Education Reform Proposals

Following the end of its protest, a delegation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met BJP national president J.P. Nadda and submitted a five-point proposal aimed at strengthening the examination system.

Among its key recommendations were:

• A minimum 10-year prison sentence for those convicted in paper leak cases.

• Confiscation of the properties of those found guilty.

• Establishment of a new independent National Testing Commission.

• Greater autonomy and transparency in recruitment and examination bodies.

• Structural reforms to improve accountability in competitive examinations.

Protest Ends After Minister's Resignation

The CJP had been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since 20 June, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.

The protest concluded on Saturday after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his ministerial post. The organisation described the resignation as a victory for students while stating that its broader campaign for examination reforms would continue.

The resignation has triggered political reactions across party lines, with the ruling BJP describing it as an example of accountability, while opposition parties have termed it a result of sustained public and student pressure.