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Rahul Gandhi Meets Students Injured in Bihar Police Lathi-Charge

Rahul Gandhi Meets Students Injured in Bihar Police Lathi-Charge

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THE BRIEF
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with Bihar students on September 6, 2026, who were injured during a police lathi-charge and firing incident on September 3.

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Gandhi alleged that students were shot with AK-47 bullets while demanding education, employment, and accountability, resulting in severe injuries including a broken leg for one aspirant.

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The protest, which began in early August, involves job seekers demanding a single-tier teacher recruitment exam and a more transparent selection process from the Bihar government.