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Where is Kanhaiya Kumar? Questions raised over his absence from Rahul Gandhi's protests
- •Kanhaiya Kumar has been notably absent from recent protests led by Rahul Gandhi, including the October 12 march to the Supreme Court.
- •Questions regarding his role have intensified following NSUI's crushing defeat in the Delhi University Students Union elections.
- •Rahul Gandhi held a review meeting with Kanhaiya Kumar and Vinod Jakhar to discuss the poor electoral performance and ticket distribution issues.
- •Kanhaiya Kumar has not made a single post on his X account since October 10, sparking speculation about his current political activity.
Key Questions Answered
Rahul Gandhi summoned and questioned Kanhaiya Kumar and Vinod Jakhar following the crushing defeat of NSUI in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections. ABVP won three of the four central panel posts, while an independent candidate won after rebelling against NSUI. Rahul Gandhi sought explanations regarding poor electoral performance, ticket distribution, and organizational weaknesses.
Questions arose regarding Kanhaiya Kumar's public role because he was absent from Rahul Gandhi's October 12, 2026, Supreme Court protest march against the Election Commission. Furthermore, he has not made a single post from his official X account since October 10, 2026.
Kanhaiya Kumar faced an uncomfortable situation at Kerala House when authorities refused to provide him a room citing full occupancy, despite his claim that a friend booked it for him. This led to a heated argument with a senior official, prompting police intervention to have him leave the premises.
