Crime & Law · India
Opposition Protests Student Attack, Demands Accountability from Government
Opposition parties protested in Parliament and near the Prime Minister's residence against an alleged attack on students, with some wearing black. Rahul Gandhi wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the 'barbaric' assault and questioning the approval of pellet gun use. Congress invited other opposition parties and civil society to join the protest. Rahul Gandhi and others were detained during the protest near the PM's residence and later released. Opposition leaders stated that Parliament discussions could only proceed after Amit Shah answered their questions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 7 · Right 2 n = 14
- Left (5): National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7 votes, 8 outlets): Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer