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Delhi Police Detain Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi During Protest

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained by Delhi police during a protest at Akashvani Bhavan on 6 October 2026.
Protestors alleged the Election Commission removed over 130 million voter names, targeting supporters of the ruling party.
Demonstrators demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign, accusing him of favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP.
Delhi police filed an FIR and detained about 250 opposition members for allegedly entering the complex without permission.

History

Historical Context

In June 1975 Indira Gandhi invoked Articles 352 and 356 to impose a 21-month Emergency, during which over 100,000 opponents—including Janata leaders—were detained and the Supreme Court upheld the High Court judgment that barred her from voting. Decades later, in October 2026 Delhi police arrested Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi with 250 protestors, echoing the earlier use of law enforcement to curb dissent.

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Story summary

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained by Delhi police during a protest at Akashvani Bhavan on 6 October 2026.
Protestors alleged the Election Commission removed over 130 million voter names, targeting supporters of the ruling party.
Demonstrators demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign, accusing him of favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP.
Delhi police filed an FIR and detained about 250 opposition members for allegedly entering the complex without permission.

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