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BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over DKS Episode As Delhi Police Seeks Extra Forces
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News18•13-10-2026, 13:57
BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over DKS Episode As Delhi Police Seeks Extra Forces
- •The BJP has targeted Congress after video clips from a protest march in Delhi allegedly showed Rahul Gandhi's team sidelining Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
- •Congress responded by stating that the incident was merely a result of crowd movement and jostling during the demonstration.
- •Delhi Police has requested the Union Home Ministry to extend the deployment of 273 companies of Central Armed Police Forces until October 20 due to potential protests.
- •Security measures remain heightened around sensitive locations in Delhi including Jantar Mantar, the Election Commission office, and areas near Parliament.
Key Questions Answered
The BJP seized on video clips from an opposition protest march in Delhi, alleging that Rahul Gandhi's team deliberately pushed D.K. Shivakumar aside during the demonstration.
The Congress party maintained that the incident was merely a result of crowd movement and general jostling during the course of the march.
Delhi Police cited the possibility of further demonstrations and protests at sensitive locations across the capital, including Jantar Mantar, the Election Commission office, and areas surrounding Parliament.
