High drama in Delhi as Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders forcibly removed during dharna near PM house
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several Congress leaders were detained and forcibly removed by Delhi Police during a protest march near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi. The Congress alleged excessive use of force, while the BJP defended the police action, citing security around the PM's residence. The incident has intensified the political confrontation between the ruling party and the Opposition.
New Delhi: A high voltage political drama was witnessed in the national capital on Tuesday when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi along with a number of senior Congress leaders was forcibly removed by Delhi Police during a protest march near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Tense scenes were witnessed during the demonstration organised by the Congress party as the police prevented the protesters from advancing towards the high security zone.
Police Halt March Towards PM House
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress MPs had gathered to stage a dharna, demanding accountability from the Centre over recent issues, including the alleged examination paper leak controversy and the police action against student protesters. The leaders were stopped from marching towards the Prime Minister’s residence as security personnel erected several barricades to stop the march.
A brief standoff followed before police detained and physically removed several Congress leaders from the protest site. Footage from the scene showed officers escorting and dragging away the protesters amid loud slogans raised by party workers.
Congress Claims Excessive Force Used
Congress alleged the Delhi Police used excessive force against its leaders during the protest. There was no immediate official confirmation from the police about the allegation as party members said that Rahul Gandhi suffered a minor nosebleed during the scuffle.
The government was trying to suppress the democratic protests and silence the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi told supporters before he was detained. Congress leaders said their protest was peaceful and was meant to seek answers from the Centre on issues concerning students and youth.
Political Reactions Heat Up
The incident prompted a swift political response across the country. Several Congress leaders denounced the police action, calling it an assault on democratic rights and freedom of expression. However, the BJP defended the police action, saying that the security around the Prime Minister’s residence cannot be compromised and the protesters were prevented from entering a restricted area.
The confrontation has further escalated the political war between ruling BJP and Opposition Congress, with both sides trading charges over handling of public protests and governance issues.
The developments are likely to be the talk of the town in the days to come with the Congress hinting that it will continue its protests and hold the government accountable.
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