Archive · 8 Oct 2026
BJP Mahila Morcha Protests Over Alleged Rahul Gandhi Misconduct
BJP women’s group members protested near the Congress headquarters in Delhi.
They said Rahul Gandhi behaved improperly toward a woman police officer during an opposition protest.
The BJP also made an allegation about Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and a police officer.
Reports differ on Congress’s response: some said it had not responded right away, while one said it rejected the allegations.
The opposition protest was about claims of “vote chori” and changes to electoral rolls.
Police stopped the protest and detained several opposition leaders.
One report says police registered a case and are reviewing video recordings.
The allegations are being disputed.
Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha workers protested near Congress headquarters on DDU Marg on Thursday, demanding apologies over alleged misconduct toward women police personnel.
The BJP alleged Rahul Gandhi pushed or inappropriately touched a woman police officer during an INDIA bloc protest on October 7; Congress did not immediately respond in some reports, while another says it rejected the allegations.
The BJP also accused Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of punching or elbowing a woman police officer; the reports provide no detailed response from her.
The INDIA bloc protest raised “vote chori” claims and sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over objections to electoral-roll revision.
Police detained opposition leaders during the protest; one report says an FIR was registered against Gandhi, Vadra and others and police are examining video footage.
- Who
- Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha protesters; Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were accused; INDIA bloc leaders and Delhi Police were involved.
- What
- BJP Mahila Morcha protested and demanded apologies over allegations of misconduct toward women police personnel during an INDIA bloc demonstration.
- When
- The INDIA bloc protest occurred on October 7; the BJP Mahila Morcha protest was reported on October 8.
- Where
- The INDIA bloc protest was on Ashoka Road in New Delhi; the BJP protest took place near Congress headquarters on DDU Marg.
- Why
- The BJP protesters demanded apologies over the alleged conduct; the earlier opposition protest concerned “vote chori” claims and objections to electoral-roll revision.
BJP allegations
Congress position and reported counterclaims
Conduct toward police personnel
BJP allegations
The BJP alleged Rahul Gandhi pushed or inappropriately touched a woman police officer and accused Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of punching or elbowing an officer.
Congress position and reported counterclaims
Reports differ: some say Congress had not immediately responded, while another says it strongly rejected the allegations. One report also says the BJP claimed Gandhi was trying to protect women Congress workers from police action.
Police conduct during the confrontation
BJP allegations
BJP protesters said the alleged conduct showed disrespect toward women police personnel and the police uniform, and demanded apologies.
Congress position and reported counterclaims
One report says the BJP alleged Delhi Police used force against protesters; the INDIA bloc demonstration itself was held over “vote chori” claims and electoral-roll revision.
- BJP demonstration
- Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha workers protested near Congress headquarters on DDU Marg and were stopped by police.
- Rahul Gandhi allegation
- The BJP alleged Gandhi pushed or inappropriately touched a woman police officer during the October 7 protest.
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra allegation
- The BJP accused Vadra of punching or elbowing a woman police officer.
- Congress response
- Some reports said Congress did not immediately respond; another report said it strongly rejected the allegations.
- INDIA bloc protest
- Opposition MPs protested on Ashoka Road over “vote chori” claims and sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Detentions
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other opposition leaders were detained; one report puts the number of other leaders and MPs at around 90–91.
- Police investigation
- One report says Delhi Police registered an FIR against Gandhi, Vadra and others and is examining recordings and video footage.
Sources
BJP Mahila Morcha protests against Rahul Gandhi near Congress HQ, demands apology
Rahul Gandhi tried to push a police woman during INDIA bloc protest, alleges BJP
BJP Mahila Morcha protests against Rahul Gandhi over 'misconduct' with woman police officer
Rahul Gandhi tried to push police woman during INDIA bloc protest, alleges BJP