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Congress Party observes ‘Black Day’ following detention of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi
The Congress Party observed a nationwide ‘Black Day’ on October 8, 2026, to protest the detention of leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by Delhi Police. The detention occurred during a demonstration targeting the Election Commission of India.
Protests were held across various regions, including Karnataka, where workers gathered in Bengaluru to condemn police action and demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, party members held rallies to protest the alleged attack on Rahul Gandhi.
In Delhi, approximately 1,000 protesters were detained during a demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) calling for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. The protests led to heightened security measures, including the closure of 46 metro stations and increased police presence at various entry points to the capital.
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Congress Party · Delhi Police · Gyanesh Kumar · India · Indian National Congress · Patiala House Court · Priyanka Gandhi · Priyanka Gandhi Vadra · Rahul Gandhi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protests were organized in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands against the alleged attack on Rahul Gandhi. sanmarg.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Congress Party declared October 8, 2026, as ‘Black Day’ to protest against the detention of party leaders. navbharatlive.com · sanmarg.in · www.ibc24.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee organized protests at state, district, and block levels. www.ibc24.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Congress Party is demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. navbharatlive.com · www.ibc24.in · www.mangalorean.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police detained Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a march toward Jantar Mantar in Delhi. navbharatlive.com · www.ibc24.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released from police custody after being detained. navbharatlive.com · www.ibc24.in · www.mangalorean.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 1,000 protesters were detained in Delhi during a demonstration. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. newsable.asianetnews.com