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Politics
Rahul Gandhi Leads Protest at Gandhi Memorial; Internet Shut Down Near Jantar Mantar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 08:06 PM
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Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, gathered at the Gandhi Memorial in Delhi to protest government policies, prompting authorities to shut down internet services around Jantar Mantar.
Opposition lawmakers, led by Rahul Gandhi, assembled at the Gandhi Memorial in Delhi on Monday to voice dissent against the government's recent policies. The gathering drew large crowds, with supporters chanting slogans and holding placards demanding accountability.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, addressed the crowd, criticizing the ruling party's approach to governance and calling for a more inclusive political dialogue. The protest was part of a broader series of demonstrations across the capital aimed at highlighting perceived governmental overreach.
In response to the escalating protests, authorities imposed an internet shutdown in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar, a historic monument and a frequent site for political rallies. The blackout affected social media platforms, messaging apps, and news websites, limiting real‑time communication for participants.
The Delhi Police cited concerns over public safety and the potential for unrest as reasons for the shutdown. Officials assured that the restriction would be lifted once the situation stabilized, but the move drew criticism from civil liberty groups and opposition parties who argued it infringed on citizens' right to information.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, addressed the crowd, criticizing the ruling party's approach to governance and calling for a more inclusive political dialogue. The protest was part of a broader series of demonstrations across the capital aimed at highlighting perceived governmental overreach.
In response to the escalating protests, authorities imposed an internet shutdown in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar, a historic monument and a frequent site for political rallies. The blackout affected social media platforms, messaging apps, and news websites, limiting real‑time communication for participants.
The Delhi Police cited concerns over public safety and the potential for unrest as reasons for the shutdown. Officials assured that the restriction would be lifted once the situation stabilized, but the move drew criticism from civil liberty groups and opposition parties who argued it infringed on citizens' right to information.