A political controversy has erupted after journalist Richa Parashar alleges that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi grabbed and yanked her hand during an Opposition protest near the Supreme Court premises. Parashar, who says she is three months pregnant, alleges that she fell during the commotion and that her cameraman was also pushed. She has been admitted to a hospital in Delhi, where she recounted the incident on camera. The Congress has denied the allegations and dismissed them as political propaganda. Congress leader Alka Lamba has also challenged Parashar's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies. The video circulating online has sparked further debate, with critics questioning whether it clearly establishes the alleged physical contact.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has issued a strong warning against politicising the Supreme Court as the INDIA bloc prepares to march over its concerns regarding alleged electoral irregularities. With opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge seeking an appointment with the CJI to submit a memorandum, the planned protest has brought the judiciary’s political neutrality and the uninterrupted functioning of the apex court into focus. WATCH