3 New FIRs Against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Following Wednesday Protests
Delhi Police register three new FIRs against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi following Wednesday's protests over electoral roll irregularities.
The legal scrutiny surrounding the recent opposition protests in Delhi has intensified. Delhi Police on Thursday announced that three additional First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered in connection with the demonstrations held on Wednesday. These new cases expand the legal proceedings following the intense confrontation between INDIA bloc MPs and law enforcement.
Allegations of Assault and Obstruction
The newly registered FIRs include serious allegations against the protesters. According to the police, the cases involve several violations, including:
- Alleged assault on police personnel
- Obstruction of government work
- Pushing and manhandling of officers
- Misbehaviour with police personnel
Notably, the names of prominent Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are featured in the details of the FIRs filed so far.
The Context of the Protest
The unrest began on Wednesday when members of the INDIA bloc attempted to march from Parliament House towards Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the Election Commission of India. The protesters were marching to demand action against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Delhi Police stated that no official permission had been sought or granted for the proposed march. As the march was blocked, the situation escalated near the Election Commission office, leading to a sit-in protest.
Detentions and Confrontations
The protest saw significant moments of tension. Rahul Gandhi was among the MPs detained during the incident. He was observed attempting to open a barricaded gate as police worked to prevent the protesters from advancing. Following his detention, Gandhi was taken to the Barakhamba Road Police Station, where he was seen waving at the media and making a victory sign.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained and transported to the Chhatrasal Stadium Police Station. During the police action, she was seen lying on the ground. Following the incident, she accused the authorities of using force against the protesting MPs.
Defending the Constitution
While being transported in a police vehicle, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra brandished a copy of the Constitution, declaring, "What is the value of the Constitution in this nation? We will lay down our lives for the Constitution. No cost is too high for us."
Rahul Gandhi has taken a hardline stance against the legal actions and the current administration. In a statement shared on X, he emphasized the resolve of the opposition to continue their struggle.
"To save the Constitution and democracy, the Congress Party and the opposition are ready to take to the streets as many times as needed, face arrests, or endure legal cases," Gandhi stated.
He further criticized the alliance between the government and the Election Commission, stating that the opposition would not cease their protests until Gyanesh Kumar resigns. "We are not going to stop protesting till Gyanesh Kumar resigns. This is a fight to protect the most sacred thing in this country," he added.
Previous Legal Action
These new FIRs follow an earlier report filed on Tuesday. The Delhi Police had previously registered a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other INDIA bloc MPs for allegedly entering the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission. According to police, the protesters refused to vacate the premises despite orders, insisting they would not leave until a delegation of MPs was permitted to meet with Election Commission officials.