Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Congress Protests Rahul Gandhi's Arrest in Telangana
In Telangana, Congress leaders and workers protested the arrest of Rahul Gandhi by blocking major highways.
They sat on the roads, shouted slogans, and even burned an effigy of the Prime Minister.
The police tried to stop the protests and arrested one of the leaders, which led to a scuffle.
The protests caused traffic jams and disrupted normal activities.
The Congress leaders said they would continue protesting until Rahul Gandhi is released.
Congress leaders and workers protested Rahul Gandhi's arrest by blocking highways in Telangana.
Protests led to traffic congestion and police intervention.
T. Jayaprakash Jaggareddy was detained by police, leading to a scuffle.
Protesters burned an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress leaders warned of further protests, including sieging the BJP state office.
- Who
- Congress leaders and workers, T. Jayaprakash Jaggareddy, Police
- What
- Protests and road blockades over Rahul Gandhi's arrest
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Undivided Medak and Nizamabad districts, Telangana
- Why
- To protest the arrest of Rahul Gandhi and police action against students
Congress Party
Government Authorities
Arrest of Rahul Gandhi
Congress Party
The arrest is politically motivated and an attack on democracy.
Government Authorities
The arrest is based on legal grounds and necessary for maintaining law and order.
Protest Methods
Congress Party
Blocking highways is a legitimate form of protest to voice grievances.
Government Authorities
Blocking highways disrupts public order and should be prevented.
- Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Undivided Medak and Nizamabad districts, Telangana
- Protest Leaders
- T. Jayaprakash Jaggareddy
- Highways Blocked
- National Highway 65, Hyderabad-Mumbai National Highway
- Duration of Protest
- Nearly an hour
- Police Action
- Detained T. Jayaprakash Jaggareddy, dispersed crowd