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NSUI members rename WhatsApp group 'WE THE Chhotu' over Neha Bora’s prominence
NSUI office-bearers, including president Vinod Jakhar, expressed resentment over the prominence given to Neha Bora, AISA president, during Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's October 12 march to the Supreme Court. A member renamed an official WhatsApp group 'WE THE Chhotu' for three days before a meeting with Rahul Gandhi resolved the grievance. Bora attended tea at his residence on October 13.
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of using mob pressure to intimidate Supreme Court judiciary
On October 15, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Rahul Gandhi and allies of using mob pressure to intimidate the judiciary at the Supreme Court. Following a Monday march regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged misconduct toward female police. The BJP also welcomed a judgment upholding a Madras High Court ruling on Scheduled Caste status.
Congress leaders commend NSUI, IYC and Seva Dal for protesting CEC Gyanesh Kumar
On October 15, 2026, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, K. C. Venugopal, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met members of the NSUI, IYC, and Seva Dal at Indira Bhawan. They commended leaders like Neha Bora, Vinod Jakhar, Uday Bhanu Chib, B. V. Srinivas, Kanhaiya Kumar, and Manish Sharma for protesting against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Congress leaders join Bhandari's parents at India Gate to protest Sikkim Governor appointment
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Congress leaders joined Ankita Bhandari’s parents at India Gate to protest the October 12 appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor. The family demands a stay until a CBI probe investigates an alleged "VIP" angle. In May 2025, Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta were sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Bhandari at Vanantara Resort.
Delhi Police detain parents and leaders during India Gate sit-in over Dushyant Gautam
Delhi Police detained Ankita Bhandari's parents and leaders Supriya Shrinate, Pawan Khera, and Qazi Nizamuddin during a sit-in at India Gate on Thursday. Detentions occurred around 4 am and releases happened around 5 am. Protesters demanded cancelling the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the family seeking justice for Ankita Bhandari.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi protest Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor
On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari at India Gate to protest Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor. They demanded a hold until the CBI investigation into her 2022 murder is complete. The BJP government and Pushkar Singh Dhami defended the move, citing previous legal actions taken against three men.
Gandhi siblings meet family demanding CBI probe into alleged VIP angle in murder
On October 14, 2026, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate. The family protested against the October 12, 2026 appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor, alleging his involvement in Bhandari’s September 18, 2022 murder. While Pulkit Arya and two accomplices received life imprisonment, the family demands a CBI probe into an alleged VIP angle.
Padma Shri conservationist Cheruvayal Raman dies at 74 while undergoing treatment in Kozhikode
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Wayanad MP, condoled the death of Cheruvayal Raman on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The renowned conservationist passed away at age 74 while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. He was a Padma Shri recipient who devoted his life to preserving Wayanad’s indigenous paddy seeds.
Rahul Gandhi marches to Supreme Court as two arrested for trespassing at Jantar Mantar
On Monday, October 12, Rahul Gandhi marched to the Supreme Court with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Neha Bora, president of AISA. Gandhi positioned himself behind them during the protest. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined meeting the delegation. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were arrested for trespassing at Jantar Mantar.
N. Ravi Kumar alleges Rahul Gandhi insulted 7.4 crore Kannadigas by pushing D.K. Shivakumar
N. Ravi Kumar, Chief Whip of the Opposition in Legislative Council, alleged on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi insulted 7.4 crore Kannadigas by "pushing out" Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during a Delhi protest rally. D.K. Shivakumar denied being pushed, claiming Rahul Gandhi only suggested he board a vehicle due to the rush. D.K. Shivakumar also shared a photo with Priyanka Gandhi Vadhra.
INDIA bloc MPs meet at Rahul Gandhi's residence to fight Jantar Mantar removal
On Tuesday evening, INDIA bloc MPs met at Rahul Gandhi's residence on Sunahari Bagh Road to strategize. The meeting included 22 Samajwadi Party members and Shiv Sena faction MPs. They discussed the Aam Aadmi Party distance, excluding Chandrashekhar, and a hiatus during Durga Puja. They also resolved to legally and politically fight against removing Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
Piyush Goyal criticizes Opposition protests to dismiss Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Union Commerce minister Piyush Goyal criticized the Opposition for protesting since October 10 to dismiss Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP condemned these protests over Special Intensive Revision and Form 6. While the Supreme Court upheld Bihar's SIR in May 2026, judicial processes continue. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Cockroach Janata Party members faced multiple detentions during massive Delhi protests.
