Delhi Police Baton-Charge, Teargas Students Marching to Parliament Over Exam Scam

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Riot police and Rapid Action Force personnel used batons and tear gas against student protesters in New Delhi on July 20. The students were attempting to march to Parliament to demonstrate against alleged irregularities in major competitive examinations. Security forces also deployed pellet guns during the crackdown, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi condemned the use of pellet guns on protesters, questioning the government's response to student demonstrators. The incident has intensified political debate over both the exam irregularities and the handling of the protests.

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