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IYC protests police action, demands Amit Shah’s resignation
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a protest in New Delhi on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of force against students during the…
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a protest in New Delhi on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. Workers marched from Kerala House to Jantar Mantar carrying placards reading “Amit Shah Must Resign”, accusing police of using lathis, tear gas and pellet guns. IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib questioned who ordered the action, saying Shah had “lost the courage to come to Lok Sabha”.
Chib demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismiss Shah and order an independent Supreme Court-supervised inquiry. The protest follows the July 20 march by the Cockroach Janta Party, during which students claimed police used excessive force. Delhi Police has said only minimum force was used to control the situation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The IYC’s demand for Shah’s resignation follows a pattern of student-led protests that have historically tested the government's handling of public order. The July 20 march was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, a fringe outfit, but the IYC’s backing transforms it into a mainstream opposition challenge. Under the Constitution, law and order is a state subject, but the Delhi Police reports to the Union Home Ministry, placing the political accountability directly on Shah. With no independent probe announced yet, the next flashpoint will be the monsoon session of Parliament, where the opposition could force a debate and a potential no-confidence motion.
Source: thehansindia.com
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