Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday over the alleged use of pellet guns against protesters [1].
The demand highlights a deepening conflict between the Indian government and opposition parties regarding the use of force during public demonstrations. The incident involves protests centered on accountability for the NEET exams, marking a significant escalation in parliamentary tensions.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi, Gogoi sought accountability for the police action [1], [2]. The opposition has targeted the Home Minister following reports that security forces deployed pellet guns to disperse crowds [2]. These weapons are designed to cause widespread superficial injury but can lead to permanent disability, including blindness.
Other opposition leaders have joined the call for transparency. Priyanka Gandhi questioned who ordered the use of pellet guns and AK-47s against the protesters [3]. This indicates a discrepancy in reports regarding the specific weaponry used, with some sources citing pellet guns and others including automatic rifles [2], [3].
Rahul Gandhi also wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police action during the protest [4]. The opposition argues that the use of such weaponry against civilians is a violation of human rights, and democratic norms.
The events occurred on Aug. 11, 2026 [1]. The government has not yet provided a detailed public response to the specific allegations regarding the deployment of pellet guns in this instance [1].
“Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah”
The demand for a cabinet minister's resignation over police tactics signals a shift toward more aggressive parliamentary oversight of internal security. By linking the Home Minister directly to the operational decisions of police on the ground, the opposition is attempting to establish a chain of political command for the use of non-lethal and lethal weaponry during civil unrest.
