Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Azharuddin Condemns Rahul Gandhi's Detention Outside PM's Residence
On July 21, in Delhi, India, Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders were detained by the police while protesting outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
They were demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
A video went viral showing the police forcibly removing Rahul Gandhi.
Mohammed Azharuddin, a former cricket captain and Telangana Minister, condemned the detention, calling it a suppression of democratic dissent.
The protesters argue that their demonstration was peaceful, while supporters of the police action may see it as necessary to maintain order.
Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police during a protest outside PM Narendra Modi's residence.
The protest was demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A viral video showed police forcibly removing Rahul Gandhi, who was heard resisting and stating, 'Democracy in India is happening right now.'
Mohammed Azharuddin condemned the detention, calling it a suppression of democratic dissent.
The incident has sparked debate between critics of the detention and supporters of the police action.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and other Congress leaders and workers
- What
- Detention by Delhi Police during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Lok Kalyan Marg, Delhi, India
- Why
- Protesting and demanding accountability and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Critics of Detention
Supporters of Police Action
Legitimacy of Protest
Critics of Detention
Protesters argue that their demonstration was peaceful and democratic, and that detention was an overreaction.
Supporters of Police Action
Supporters of the police action may argue that the protest was disruptive and necessary to maintain order.
Treatment of Opposition
Critics of Detention
Critics view the detention as a suppression of democratic dissent and intolerance towards opposition voices.
Supporters of Police Action
Supporters may see it as a necessary measure to uphold law and order.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Detained Individuals
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and other Congress leaders and workers
- Reason for Protest
- Demanding accountability and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Condemnation
- Mohammed Azharuddin