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Congress leaders hit back at FIR over INDIA bloc protest

2026-10-07 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Delhi Police filed an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a protest against the Election Commission. Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Kapil Sibal said they will keep fighting for democracy.

The party says it will not be scared by the legal action. The reporting does not say what the FIR specifically alleges or what happens next.

What the reporting says

Congress leaders responded after Delhi Police filed an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for taking part in a protest against the Election Commission. The party leaders, including KC Venugopal and Kapil Sibal, said they would keep fighting for democracy. The reporting does not state the FIR details beyond the protest connection or any legal outcome yet.

Why it matters

Congress leaders pushed back after Delhi Police filed an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra linked to an INDIA bloc protest against the Election Commission. KC Venugopal, Kapil Sibal and Deepender Singh Hooda said the party would not be intimidated. The report does not state the FIR charges, the timing beyond the protest, or any court or police next step.

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