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Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan Detained During Jantar Mantar Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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Left‑wing student groups staged a march at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, leading to the detention of prominent activists Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.
On a Sunday morning, a large contingent of left‑wing student activists gathered at Delhi’s historic Jantar Mantar to march in protest against the government’s recent policy decisions. The march, organized by several student wings of major left parties, aimed to draw attention to issues such as educational reforms and civil liberties.
During the rally, police intervened to disperse the crowd, citing concerns over public safety and the potential for clashes with counter‑demonstrators. In the ensuing crackdown, several participants were detained, including noted political commentator Yogendra Yadav and senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
Both Yadav and Bhushan, who have been vocal critics of the administration, were taken into custody by the Delhi Police and are currently being held at a police station pending further investigation. The detentions have sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the arrests are politically motivated.
The police have stated that the action was taken to maintain law and order, and they have assured that the detained activists will be processed through the legal system. The incident has intensified debates over the right to protest and the limits of state authority in Delhi.
During the rally, police intervened to disperse the crowd, citing concerns over public safety and the potential for clashes with counter‑demonstrators. In the ensuing crackdown, several participants were detained, including noted political commentator Yogendra Yadav and senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
Both Yadav and Bhushan, who have been vocal critics of the administration, were taken into custody by the Delhi Police and are currently being held at a police station pending further investigation. The detentions have sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the arrests are politically motivated.
The police have stated that the action was taken to maintain law and order, and they have assured that the detained activists will be processed through the legal system. The incident has intensified debates over the right to protest and the limits of state authority in Delhi.