Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday during a protest march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi. The demonstration was organized by the Congress party to protest against the police action on students demanding accountability over the recent exam paper leak controversy.
Several senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, and other MPs, also joined the protest. Police stopped the march near the high-security zone surrounding the Prime Minister’s residence. Security personnel then detained several leaders and escorted them away from the protest site.
Why Was Rahul Gandhi Detained?
The Congress party alleged that police used excessive force against students protesting over the alleged examination paper leak. In response, party leaders organized a march demanding justice for students and accountability from the government.
Delhi Police stated that the protesters attempted to enter a restricted security zone near the Prime Minister’s residence. According to officials, the detentions were made to maintain law and order and ensure the security of the area.
Congress Alleges Use of Force
After the detention, Congress leaders claimed that Rahul Gandhi was manhandled during the police action. Images and videos circulating on social media appeared to show him being escorted away by police officers. The party also alleged that several leaders were pushed during the protest.
The Delhi Police has not confirmed these allegations. Officials maintained that the situation was handled according to standard security procedures.
BJP and Congress Exchange Accusations
The incident quickly triggered a political confrontation. Congress accused the government of trying to suppress democratic protests and silence the opposition.
The BJP, however, defended the police action. Party leaders said no one is allowed to violate security restrictions around the Prime Minister’s residence. They accused the Congress of staging the protest for political attention.
Social Media Reacts
The incident dominated social media throughout the day. Videos showing Rahul Gandhi being detained spread rapidly across platforms, making “Rahul Gandhi Detained” one of the top trending topics in India. Supporters of both the Congress and the BJP shared competing narratives, while many users called for a peaceful resolution.
What Happens Next?
The political fallout is expected to continue in Parliament and across the country. Congress leaders have indicated they will keep raising the issue of police action against students, while the government is likely to defend the security measures taken during the protest.
The detention has once again intensified the political debate over the handling of public protests and the ongoing exam paper leak controversy.
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