Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protests in India: Gandhi Detained, Wangchuk's Fast Continues
Protests are happening in Delhi, India, where people are demanding the government to take responsibility for issues affecting students.
Key leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by the police but later released.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike for 24 days and has been shifted to a hospital of his choice.
The government and protesters have different views on the use of force and the government's response to the protests.
Many political leaders are supporting the protesters, but the government says it is willing to discuss the issues.
Protests in Delhi demand government accountability for student issues.
Key opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained and later released.
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters day 24; shifted to Medanta Hospital.
Delhi Police and protesters have differing accounts of the use of force.
Government and opposition leaders clash over the response to protests and demands for resignation.
- Who
- Protesters, Opposition leaders, Delhi Police, Government officials
- What
- Protests and hunger strike demanding accountability from the government
- When
- Ongoing, with Wangchuk's fast entering day 24
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Demands for justice for students and resignation of key government officials
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Government and Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Protesters claim Delhi Police used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
Government and Delhi Police
Delhi Police allege that protesters attacked them with stones and vandalized property.
Government Response
Protesters and Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders accuse the government of stifling their voice and not allowing a debate on student issues.
Government and Delhi Police
The government claims it is willing to discuss the NEET issue but accuses Rahul Gandhi of making new demands.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Protesters
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Sonam Wangchuk
- Injuries
- 118 police personnel and 60 protesters injured
- Detentions
- 70 protesters detained
- FIRs Registered
- 5
- Wangchuk's Fast Duration
- 24 days
- Hospital Shift
- Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Medanta Hospital