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Rahul and Priyanka's sudden plan change angers INDIA bloc allies, forces Congress damage control
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News18•07-10-2026, 15:28
Rahul and Priyanka's sudden plan change angers INDIA bloc allies, forces Congress damage control
- •Opposition MPs marched towards the Election Commission on October 06, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list irregularities.
- •After police detained leaders and put them on buses, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra suddenly stepped out and started a sit-in protest at Akashvani Bhavan.
- •The surprise move revived the dying protest and kept the issue in the headlines for several hours, but it caught many Congress leaders and alliance partners off guard.
- •INDIA bloc allies expressed anger over not being taken into confidence regarding the strategy shift, raising fresh questions about opposition unity and coordination.
- •Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal subsequently reached out to allied parties to manage the damage and express regret over the unilateral decision.
Key Questions Answered
When police detained opposition MPs and put them on buses during a march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra suddenly stepped out and started a sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan to revive the dying protest.
Some allied parties felt frustrated because Congress took a unilateral decision to change the strategy and head to Akashvani Bhavan without taking them into confidence, raising fresh concerns about opposition unity and joint leadership.
Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal contacted the INDIA bloc parties to explain that the decision was made spontaneously and expressed regret over the mistrust caused by not consulting the allies in advance.
