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Rahul Calls Pradhan 'Criminal Education Minister', Alleges Pellet Guns Used On Students
Sneha | July 24, 2026 6:41 PM CST

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the government was falsely claiming that pellet guns were not used during the protest by students against the NEET paper leak. He also launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a "criminal Education Minister" and demanding his removal.

Speaking to the media, Rahul Gandhi said, "Dharmendra Pradhan is a criminal Education Minister. He has to be removed. He is the symbol of the collapse of our education system. He is the reason thousands of people are outside."

Gandhi Alleges Pellet Guns Used on Students

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that a student suffered an eye injury after being hit by pellets during the protest.

"The government says that pellet guns were not used during the protest, but the truth is right in front of you," he said.

Referring to the injured student, Gandhi alleged, "When this young man was peacefully protesting with the Tricolour of Hindustan in his hands, he was shot with a pellet gun. He was attacked with a pellet gun, which has damaged his eye and left him blind."

He further claimed that "thousands of such youths have been fired upon with pellet guns and beaten with batons" while protesting against the alleged NEET paper leak.

Rahul Gandhi Lays 3 Demands 

Accusing the Centre of attacking the country's future, Rahul Gandhi reiterated the protesters' three demands:

  • The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • Strict action against those responsible for the alleged brutality against students.
  • An apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the students and the nation.

CRPF Sources Say Investigation Is Underway

Meanwhile, CRPF sources told ABP News that an investigation is underway to determine whether pellet guns were actually used during the protest.

The sources said the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a unit of the CRPF, had been deployed at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas during the demonstration. The inquiry is examining whether pellet guns were used during the police action.

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