New Delhi: Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs were detained by the New Delhi Police during their protest march against the Election Commission, according to Indian media reports.
Rahul Gandhi’s sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, was also detained by Delhi Police on Monday morning during a protest march to the Election Commission’s office.
The opposition bloc alleges the poll body is siding with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The demonstration, organised by the INDIA bloc, aimed to submit a formal complaint to the Election Commission, questioning its impartiality in upcoming elections.
The Police said only 30 MPs were allowed to visit the poll body, but more than 200 showed up.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Devesh Kumar Mahla said officers intervened to prevent “any breakdown of law and order” as protesters attempted to cross barricades. “Some MPs tried jumping barricades and were also detained,” he added.
While being escorted to a police bus, Rahul Gandhi told reporters, “This fight is not political—it is to save the Constitution. The fight is for one person, one vote. We want a clean and accurate voter list.”
Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of fearing dissent. “They are afraid. The government is cowardly,” she said.
Footage from outside Parliament showed a large crowd of leaders and supporters waving placards, shouting slogans, and clashing with police barricades.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was seen climbing over two barricades before being detained.
Police confirmed that detained leaders were taken to a nearby station. Opposition parties have vowed to continue their campaign, calling for electoral transparency and accountability ahead of polls.
