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IN PHOTOS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest near PM Modi's residence

Updated On: 21 July, 2026 08:33 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. Pics/PTI

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The protest was organised to demand accountability over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pics/PTI
The protest was organised to demand accountability over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pics/PTI
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Several Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police moved to disperse the demonstrators

Several Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police moved to disperse the demonstrators

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Police personnel attempted to remove Rahul Gandhi from the protest location and were seen carrying him towards a police vehicle during the detention

Police personnel attempted to remove Rahul Gandhi from the protest location and were seen carrying him towards a police vehicle during the detention

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The Congress leaders had marched from Rajaji Marg towards Lok Kalyan Marg after accusing authorities of using force against students during earlier protests over examination issues

The Congress leaders had marched from Rajaji Marg towards Lok Kalyan Marg after accusing authorities of using force against students during earlier protests over examination issues

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the police action while being taken away, saying that the protesters were not afraid and would continue raising students' concerns

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the police action while being taken away, saying that the protesters were not afraid and would continue raising students' concerns

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Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala said the protest marked the beginning of a larger movement against the government

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala said the protest marked the beginning of a larger movement against the government

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The Congress protest followed political tensions over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the police response to student demonstrations

The Congress protest followed political tensions over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the police response to student demonstrations

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