Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that goons were being sent to the homes of young people who had taken part in the protests in July against the alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations. While the students had faced the media, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or Prime Minister Narendra Modi “do not have the courage to do so”, Gandhi said. He was speaking at a press conference with protesters from New Delhi, Mumbai, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Gandhi alleged that Shah was responsible for the violence against protesters. “We need to tread carefully so that these youngsters do not indulge in violence,” said Chief Justice Surya Kant.