The claim is true. During the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak legislation, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sharply criticized the Union government over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters. She questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking:
“Who authorised the use of pellet guns and AK-47s on students? Were the students terrorists?”
Her remarks were part of a broader attack on the government’s handling of student protests, alleging that excessive force had been used against demonstrators demanding accountability over examination paper leaks.
It is important to note that these were political allegations made by Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament. Government agencies have disputed aspects of the opposition’s claims regarding the use of force, and inquiries into the incidents have been reported.
Verdict: ✅ True — Priyanka Gandhi did make these remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah during the parliamentary debate.
