Rahul Gandhi's Delhi protest outside Modi residence ends with police detention

On July 21, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a demonstration at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the PM’s resignation and that of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged NEET‑UG paper leak. The protest was joined by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party members and attracted a brief police response.

Delhi Police detained Gandhi and several participants. In a subsequent press conference, Gandhi claimed that an officer whispered, “Remove this government,” suggesting anti‑Modi sentiment within the force. He reiterated the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation and urged Modi to apologise for the police action against student protesters. The protest was linked to broader outrage over the NEET leak and the recent removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar.

The demonstration dissolved quickly after the police intervention, with Gandhi retreating from the site and the incident receiving extensive media coverage for its political symbolism.