New Delhi, July 30 -- Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh on Thursday defended Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 student protest, saying that the BJP and the government have an opportunity to respond to the allegations instead of evading the issue.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "...If one has to apologize in this country for speaking the truth, then a very strange situation will arise."

He further said that the government should respond to the allegations instead of avoiding the issue.

"If allegations are being made, there is an opportunity to respond, yet the BJP and those in the current government are trying to evade the issue. This is condemnable," Singh said.

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