Rahul Gandhi Detained by Police During Protest Outside PM Modi's Home

Indian police detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday after he joined a protest outside the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The protest, organized by opposition groups, demanded a review of the government’s handling of the recent economic downturn and called for greater transparency in public procurement. Gandhi was arrested on charges of unlawful assembly and was taken to a police station for questioning before being released on bail later that day.

The arrest follows a series of high‑profile detentions of opposition figures in the past month, amid a broader crackdown on dissent that critics say threatens democratic norms. The Congress party condemned the move as politically motivated and urged the government to uphold the rule of law. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the police acted within the bounds of the law and that no further action would be taken against the arrested individual.

The incident has drawn international attention, with several foreign governments and human rights organisations calling for a review of the legal framework governing protests in India. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have vowed to intensify their campaign for electoral reforms and increased accountability of the ruling party.