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Pregnant Journalist Says Rahul Gandhi Grabbed Hand, Pushed Her at INDIA Protest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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A pregnant journalist alleges Rahul Gandhi physically assaulted her by grabbing her hand and pushing her during an INDIA alliance protest, according to The Times of India.
A journalist who is expecting a child has lodged a complaint that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi physically assaulted her during a public demonstration organised by the INDIA alliance. The reporter said Gandhi reached out, seized her hand and gave her a push as the crowd gathered for the protest.
The allegation was first reported by The Times of India, which quoted the journalist’s account of the incident. She described the contact as unexpected and unsettling, especially given her pregnancy.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or his party has been released at the time of publishing. Authorities have not disclosed whether any formal police complaint has been filed, and the matter remains under observation.
The allegation was first reported by The Times of India, which quoted the journalist’s account of the incident. She described the contact as unexpected and unsettling, especially given her pregnancy.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or his party has been released at the time of publishing. Authorities have not disclosed whether any formal police complaint has been filed, and the matter remains under observation.