From non-violence to a police chase: Gandhi lookalike goes viral in Delhi

A man sporting a Mahatma Gandhi disguise has captured the internet's attention after a video surfaced of him fleeing police during a protest in Delhi. The footage, shared on social media on October 10, depicts the Gandhi lookalike, dressed in a white dhoti, round glasses, and carrying a walking stick, running along a central Delhi street.

Delhi Police officers chased the individual, who continued running despite his walking stick falling to the ground. Passersby heard someone ask, "Gandhiji, where are you running?" The incident occurred near Palika Bazaar, as Delhi authorities tightened security ahead of a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.

Several protesters were detained as police blocked their path to the protest site. The contrast between Gandhi's historical association with non-violent resistance and the chaotic scene of a man running from police officers has made the video a viral sensation. The man's identity and fate after the chase remain unclear. Several prominent politicians, including Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Pinarayi Vijayan, were among those detained during the protest.