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Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi detained by Delhi Police
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:26
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi detained by Delhi Police
- •Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi were detained by Delhi Police during a protest in New Delhi.
- •The protest was organized against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- •Police had warned protesters that overnight sit-ins at Akashvani Bhavan were not permitted and ordered them to vacate the area.
- •Congress leaders strongly criticized the police action, calling it a display of government fear and dictatorship.
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The opposition held protests and marched toward the Election Commission office to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Delhi Police intercepted the leaders, stated that the sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan could not continue overnight, and subsequently detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other MPs.
Priyanka Gandhi strongly criticized the government's actions, calling them the height of dictatorship and stating that they have no expectations from the current government while demanding to meet the Chief Election Commissioner.
