Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Siddaramaiah condemns detention of opposition leaders
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP-led Centre for detaining opposition leaders who were protesting against the treatment of students in Delhi.
He said the government is afraid of students and peaceful protests.
The opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained by the Delhi police.
Siddaramaiah said the government should stop using the police to silence dissent and start answering the country's youth who are demanding justice and accountability.
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP-led Centre for detaining opposition leaders during a protest.
The opposition leaders were protesting against the brutal treatment of students in Delhi.
The detained leaders include Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav.
Siddaramaiah said the government is afraid of students and peaceful protests.
The opposition is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament.
- Who
- Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP-led Centre, Opposition Leaders (Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav)
- What
- Detention of opposition leaders during a protest against the treatment of students
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To demand accountability for the brutal treatment of students and discuss the NEET issue in Parliament
Opposition Leaders
BJP-led Centre
Detention of Opposition Leaders
Opposition Leaders
The detention of opposition leaders is a violation of democratic rights and an attempt to silence dissent.
BJP-led Centre
The detention was necessary to maintain law and order during the protest.
Treatment of Students
Opposition Leaders
The government's treatment of students is brutal and unjust, and the opposition leaders are demanding accountability.
BJP-led Centre
The government is taking necessary measures to address the issues raised by the students.
- Date
- Tuesday
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Opposition Leaders Detained
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav
- Issue
- Brutal treatment of students in Delhi
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, discussion on NEET issue in Parliament, justice for protesting students