What happened in Parliament (as reported)?
In the protest- and pellet-related parliamentary coverage, opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi (Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha) and Mallikarjun Kharge (Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha) raised accountability-linked demands connected to pellet gun use.
The reported opposition demands included the following points: accountability for pellet gun use; an apology from the Prime Minister regarding police action; and a statement on an allegation of theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The coverage also records the government position as readiness for discussion on protests, placing the debate within the wider discussion on how protests and alleged police force are being handled.
Background and earlier position
Pellet gun use in protest and law-and-order contexts has been a recurring issue in public debate, with questions often focusing on proportionality, accountability, and the protection of rights during crowd control. In parliamentary practice, opposition parties commonly use Question Hour, debates, and adjournment-style demands (as applicable) to seek explanations and accountability from the government.
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