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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi hails two women student activists as 'lionesses'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has drawn attention to two women student leaders, whom he publicly praised as 'lionesses' during a press conference on October 14. The two activists have since come under the spotlight for their allegations against Delhi police.
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Rahul Gandhi, a senior Congress parliamentarian, commended two women student activists during a media address, highlighting their roles in recent political activism. The remarks have focused public attention on the two individuals and their backgrounds.
Ritu Barala, one of the two women praised by Gandhi, is a PhD student from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. The other, identified as Atira, is a student at Delhi University and hails from Kerala. Both are affiliated with the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Indian National Congress.
The two student leaders have made serious allegations against the Delhi police in connection with recent incidents. Their names have gained prominence following Gandhi's public endorsement, which he framed as recognition of their activism and courage.
The exact nature of the allegations and the circumstances surrounding Gandhi's comments remain subjects of public discourse. The incident underscores the involvement of student organizations in political activism across Indian campuses and their intersection with law enforcement matters.