Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Opposition Slams Police Detentions During Delhi Gandhi Jayanti Protest
Many people gathered in Delhi for a protest on Gandhi Jayanti.
Police said the gathering at Jantar Mantar had not been permitted.
Officers repeatedly announced that people should not gather there.
About 700 protesters were detained from Jantar Mantar and nearby places.
Some were leaders of AAP and members of student groups.
NSUI leader Vinod Jakhar was also detained.
Some protesters tried to cross police barricades at places including Firoz Shah Road.
Opposition members criticized the police action and compared it with conduct during British rule.
Police detained about 700 protesters from Jantar Mantar and nearby areas.
Those detained included AAP leaders and members of several student organisations.
NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar was among activists detained at the site.
Protesters at locations including Firoz Shah Road tried to cross barricades.
Police said no gathering was permitted at Jantar Mantar and issued repeated warnings.
- Who
- About 700 protesters, including AAP leaders, student-organisation members and NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar.
- What
- Police detained protesters and stopped others from crossing barricades during a Gandhi Jayanti demonstration.
- When
- On Gandhi Jayanti; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and nearby areas in Delhi, including Firoz Shah Road.
- Why
- Police said no gathering had been permitted at Jantar Mantar and repeatedly warned people not to assemble.
Opposition and Protesters
Delhi Police
Police action
Opposition and Protesters
Opposition members condemned the detentions and said the action was similar to what occurred under British rule.
Delhi Police
Police said they were enforcing the restriction on gatherings at Jantar Mantar and had repeatedly announced that people should not assemble there.
Barricade crossings
Opposition and Protesters
Protesters attempted to cross barricades at sites including Firoz Shah Road.
Delhi Police
Police attempted to stop protesters from crossing the barricades.
- Detentions
- About 700 protesters were detained.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar and nearby areas in Delhi.
- Groups represented
- AAP, AISA, SFI, NSUI and other student organisations.
- Named detainee
- Vinod Jakhar, national president of NSUI.
- Other protest location
- Firoz Shah Road.
- Police position
- No gathering had been permitted at Jantar Mantar.
- Opposition criticism
- Opposition members compared the police action with conduct under British rule.