New Delhi: Political tensions in the national capital escalated sharply as leaders of the INDIA bloc were detained by Delhi Police during a protest march from the Parliament House complex towards the Election Commission.
According to the visuals shared on social media, police intercepted the opposition leaders on Parliament Street. Following the police action, several prominent leaders sat on a dharna on the street before being detained and taken away in buses.
Background and Context: The development comes in the wake of a crucial INDIA bloc meeting held at the Constitution Club in Delhi, which was attended by senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, and Pawan Khera. The march was planned to present their demands to the Election Commission.
Social Media and Public Reaction: The video has sparked widespread reactions online, with supporters of various political factions debating the curbs on protest marches and democratic demonstrations. Authorities maintain that the action was taken to uphold law and order.
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