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Three Congress district presidents detained ahead of Delhi march, police also raid MLA Jandel's residence
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM
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Police detained three Congress district presidents in the run‑up to a planned Delhi march and conducted a search at MLA Jandel's home, prompting the party to raise allegations of political targeting.
Delhi police have taken into custody three district presidents of the Indian National Congress as the party prepares for a large‑scale march in the capital. The arrests were made in the days leading up to the scheduled protest, raising concerns within the party about possible intimidation.
According to party sources, the detained officials were questioned about their involvement in organizing the march and about alleged links to unlawful activities. The Congress leadership has described the action as an attempt to disrupt democratic expression and has demanded an immediate release of the leaders.
In a related development, police visited the residence of MLA Ramesh Jandel for a routine check, a move the party claims is part of a broader pattern of pressure on its representatives. No formal charges have been filed against Jandel at this stage.
The incident comes as political tensions rise ahead of the Delhi rally, with opposition parties warning that any heavy‑handed approach could inflame public sentiment. Authorities, however, maintain that the detentions are based on standard law‑enforcement procedures.
The Congress party has urged the central government to intervene and ensure that the upcoming march proceeds without further interference, emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly under the constitution.
According to party sources, the detained officials were questioned about their involvement in organizing the march and about alleged links to unlawful activities. The Congress leadership has described the action as an attempt to disrupt democratic expression and has demanded an immediate release of the leaders.
In a related development, police visited the residence of MLA Ramesh Jandel for a routine check, a move the party claims is part of a broader pattern of pressure on its representatives. No formal charges have been filed against Jandel at this stage.
The incident comes as political tensions rise ahead of the Delhi rally, with opposition parties warning that any heavy‑handed approach could inflame public sentiment. Authorities, however, maintain that the detentions are based on standard law‑enforcement procedures.
The Congress party has urged the central government to intervene and ensure that the upcoming march proceeds without further interference, emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly under the constitution.