Rahul Gandhi Accuses Delhi Police of Misconduct Against Women Protesters, Demands Amit Shah's Response

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Delhi Police personnel of misbehaving with women protesters who were staging a satyagraha in the national capital. Gandhi alleged that women and students across Delhi, gripped by fear for their safety, are peacefully protesting, but the police responsible for protecting them are instead raising hands against them. He demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah answer for the police action.

The protest comes amid heightened concerns over women's safety in Delhi, though specific incidents prompting the demonstration were not immediately clear. Gandhi's remarks escalate political pressure on the BJP-led central government, which oversees Delhi Police through the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Congress party has been vocal about alleged failures in maintaining law and order in the capital.

The allegation is likely to intensify the political standoff between the opposition and the government, with potential protests and counter-statements expected. The Home Ministry has not yet responded to Gandhi's demand. This development could also impact public discourse on women's safety and police accountability ahead of upcoming electoral battles.