Rahul Gandhi denies being silent on Jharkhand student lathi-charge amid criticism
Rahul Gandhi has addressed backlash over why he has not demanded action against the JMM-led Jharkhand government, an ally of the Congress, following a police lathi-charge on demonstrating students. "I'm not silent on Jharkhand...I had clearly said in my press conference...we do not appreciate any violence against our students," the Congress leader remarked. A number of protesters were injured during the police action.