Rahul Gandhi detained again near Jantar Mantar protest site
In short
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, for the second day in a row. INDIA bloc MPs were stopped from reaching the protest site, and TMC MP Derek O’Brien was also detained.
Opposition leaders said they were manhandled and blocked from a peaceful protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The reporting does not say how the standoff ended.
What the reporting says
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday for the second consecutive day as INDIA bloc MPs were stopped from reaching the protest site. TMC MP Derek O’Brien was also detained, and opposition leaders said they were manhandled and blocked from holding a peaceful protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The reporting does not confirm the police version or the protest’s outcome.
Why it matters
Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday as INDIA bloc MPs tried to reach a protest site. Derek O’Brien was also detained, according to the reporting. Opposition leaders alleged they were manhandled and prevented from holding a peaceful protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The source does not give the police explanation or confirm any resolution.