Published: Jul 22, 2026, 23:27 IST | Updated: Jul 22, 2026, 23:27 IST
Political tensions have escalated across India as Congress launched nationwide protests over the detention of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, calling the action illegal and undemocratic. Demonstrations were reported in Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while the BJP organised counter-protests. The confrontation has transformed a protest-related dispute into a major national political battle.