Govt vs Rahul Gandhi over 'pellet gun' use. What's the truth? Panelists debate

The Lok Sabha witnessed a major uproar on Wednesday after Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of using pellet guns against students protesting in Delhi over the anti-NEET paper leak agitation. Gandhi demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, triggering sharp exchanges in the House. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Dr Jitendra Singh rejected the allegations, although official Rapid Action Force records referred to the deployment of plastic pellets. Amid the heated debate, the Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote, prescribing up to ten years’ imprisonment and fines of Rs 10 crore for exam-related offences.