Students Detained as Amit Shah Launches ₹6,279 Crore Projects in Rajasthan
Students detained for protesting, potentially suppressing dissent.
On August 16, 2026, ahead of Amit Shah's programme in Alwar, police detained students planning to protest against issues like student union elections and the Matsya scam. Mr. Shah, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, was set to address a public meeting at Vijay Nagar Ground and launch projects worth ₹6,279 crore across Rajasthan, including 151 in Alwar district. He also virtually inaugurated a Saras Dairy plant and a medical college while distributing appointment letters to 10,548 new recruits during the Mukhyamantri Rojgar Utsav.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered to discuss NEET protests in Parliament, but opposition leader Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer, leading to disruptions and adjournments.
13 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026, after a deadlock over student protests.
16 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Ahead of Amit Shah's visit to Alwar, police detained students planning a protest against student union elections and the Matsya scam.
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