Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was aware of the police action against student protesters, claiming they were fired upon with pellet guns and beaten with nail-studded lathis. He claimed Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajnath Singh were permitted to speak several times, while he was denied the opportunity. According to Gandhi, the reason cited was that he had made remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Also Read: 'Put Pellets In Blood Of Students': Rahul Gandhi's Big Charge At Amit Shah Over Police Action'No Apology'Gandhi said he had only stated that Amit Shah was responsible for the alleged brutality against students. "I will not apologise to the BJP-RSS," Gandhi said, adding that raising students' issues was his right as the Leader of the Opposition.