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How Rahul Gandhi Stumped Cops With A Small Gate, Flying Kiss And Samosas At Akashvani Bhavan
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:30
How Rahul Gandhi Stumped Cops With A Small Gate, Flying Kiss And Samosas At Akashvani Bhavan
- •Rahul Gandhi surprised police and security personnel by slipping through a small gate into the Akashvani Bhavan premises after appearing to leave in a detention bus.
- •Priyanka Gandhi Vadra followed her brother inside, turning a dispersed protest into an impromptu hours-long sit-in featuring samosas, selfies, and snacks.
- •The protest began as an INDIA bloc march towards the Election Commission to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll issues.
- •Congress sources indicated the unexpected detour was a tactical move to bypass blocked routes and utilize the rear exit facing the Election Commission side.
- •Delhi Police eventually cleared the premises after a nearly nine-hour occupation, detaining Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other opposition leaders before releasing them at Kingsway Camp.
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The INDIA bloc staged a march from Parliament toward the Election Commission headquarters to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raise concerns regarding the revision of electoral rolls.
After police stopped the opposition's march and detained leaders into buses near Akashvani Bhavan, Rahul Gandhi suddenly slipped out, spotted a small gate, squeezed through it, and entered the premises.
The unexpected occupation and sit-in protest inside Akashvani Bhavan continued for nearly nine hours until Delhi Police moved in during the evening to clear the premises and detain Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other leaders.
