A political protest unfolded outside the Delhi residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after a group of protesters, including sadhus and women, gathered in the high-security area and raised slogans against the Congress party. Delhi Police intervened, detained at least eight people, and escorted them away to prevent any law-and-order situation. One protester alleged that long-time Congress workers had been sidelined, though authorities have not yet disclosed the organisers or confirmed whether any case has been registered.

The Jharkhand paper leak protest has intensified, with students continuing their agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, a CBI probe or an independent inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside the state, along with major reforms in the recruitment process.