India, July 23 -- A day after his sit-in in front of the Prime Minister's residence, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Union Government of destroying India's education system, expressing support for the protesting students.

Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, Rahul alleged that the education system is not only rigged but also unaffordable. "The protesting students are not terrorists and are simply asking for an education system that works and is fair," said the Leader of Opposition while backing demands for an apology to students from PM Narendra Modi.

A video of police violence against students during Monday's 'Sansad Chalo' protest was shown at the start of the press conference.

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