Rahul Gandhi Detained by Police During Sit-in Protest Near PM Residence Over Education Minister's Resignation

Opposition protests intensified on Tuesday over the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and alleged lathi-charge during a CJP protest. Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs and Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav staged a sit-in protest near 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister's official residence.

Key Highlights of the Event:
- Government Dialogue: Union Minister Jitendra Singh met the protesters, later claiming on social media that Rahul Gandhi went back on his word by adding new demands after the government agreed to discuss NEET-related issues in Parliament.
- Police Action & Detentions: Citing high-security protocols and prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 around the PM's residence, police and RAF personnel moved in by evening. Following a scuffle and resistance—with Rahul Gandhi lying on the ground chanting 'Democracy in India is happening right now'—leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav were detained.
- Release: Detained leaders were taken to different locations, such as Mandir Marg police station (where Sonia Gandhi visited Priyanka) and Chhatrasal Stadium, before being released around 9:15 PM.