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Parents Protest India Gate to Delay Sikkim Governor Appointment

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Shielding Gautam From Prosecution

On October 14, 2026, Ankita Bhandari’s parents protested at India Gate, demanding Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Sikkim governor appointment be delayed until the CBI investigation finishes.
Congress says the governor appointment would shield Gautam from prosecution, blocking justice for Ankita Bhandari.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the protesting parents at India Gate.
Police detained the parents and several Congress leaders, releasing them after about an hour.

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Parents Threaten Hunger Strike

Parents of Ankita Bhandari protested at India Gate demanding postponement of Dushyant Kumar Gautam's Sikkim governor appointment until the CBI investigation finishes.
The parents issued a 24-hour ultimatum, threatening nationwide protests and a hunger strike if the appointment is not cancelled.
Police detained the Bhandari parents and leaders at 4 a.m., releasing them after an hour.
Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate condemned the detention as targeting the grieving family.

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Historical Context

In 1990, the Indian government appointed Jagmohan as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir amid escalating insurgency, sparking nationwide controversial criticism. Human rights group Amnesty International reported that 1,200 civilians were killed during his first six months, and opposition leader Farooq Abdullah demanded his removal. Today, Ankita Bhandari’s parents protest at India Gate, urging Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Sikkim appointment be delayed until the CBI probe ends, mirroring the 1990 outcry. The recurring pattern underscores how gubernatorial appointments can become flashpoints, prompting judicial reviews and potentially reshaping India’s checks on executive patronage.

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Shielding Gautam From Prosecution

On October 14, 2026, Ankita Bhandari’s parents protested at India Gate, demanding Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Sikkim governor appointment be delayed until the CBI investigation finishes.
Congress says the governor appointment would shield Gautam from prosecution, blocking justice for Ankita Bhandari.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the protesting parents at India Gate.
Police detained the parents and several Congress leaders, releasing them after about an hour.

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