Unlawful detention of Rahul Gandhi reflective of hubris of a failing govt.: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has labeled the unlawful arrest of Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress Party MP Priyanka Gandhi, and other Congress and INDIA alliance members as evidence of the failure and arrogance of the current government. The INDIA alliance has been protesting against the Election Commission's actions, including the revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) aimed to reach the Election Commission's office.

Reddy stated that the BJP-led government is intimidated by Gandhi's leadership, which is essential for safeguarding India and its Constitution, as well as ensuring voting rights for every Indian citizen. He recalled historical instances where the British government detained prominent leaders during the country's struggle for independence, citing flimsy grounds for their arrest. Reddy emphasized that the BJP should not be complacent and assured that the opposition would continue fighting for the nation until the very end.

He assured that the BJP could not suppress the aspirations and voices of the Indian youth, and that the INDIA alliance would persist until the democratic forces led by Rahul Gandhi achieve victory. Reddy firmly stated that the opposition would fight with all their might and until democratic forces led by Gandhi triumph.