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Rahul Gandhi Vows Action Over Police Assault and Urges Students to Record Violence
- •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged students to record video evidence of alleged police violence during protests and send it to him.
- •Gandhi promised that everyone involved, from senior political leaders to police personnel, will face consequences.
- •The remarks followed allegations that a Delhi University student lost her hearing after being assaulted by police inside a detention bus.
- •Protests are ongoing against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Rahul Gandhi urged students to keep a video record of alleged police violence and send the footage to him. He promised that the evidence would be examined after the matter concluded to ensure accountability and punishment for everyone responsible, from senior leaders to police personnel.
Athira alleged that she was repeatedly struck on the cheek inside a police bus during her detention by Delhi Police, resulting in an eye injury and severe damage to her ear. Rahul Gandhi stated that she completely lost her hearing in one ear due to the assault.
The student demonstrations and protests in central Delhi are taking place against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, specifically targeting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Protesters have also demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
