# Rahul Gandhi backs students alleging harassment after Jantar Mantar protest

2026-08-06T11:36:04+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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The political row over police action after the 20 July Jantar Mantar protest intensified on Tuesday, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the Centre of intimidating young demonstrators. Students and activists allege questioning, threats, online abuse, legal cases and police excesses. National Herald India reports that former JNU students’ leader Aishe Ghosh faced an attempted detention at the CPI(M) office, while organiser Mohammad Junaid said his family was questioned. Hindustan Times reports that five activists described pellet injuries, baton charges, communal profiling and trauma. Six FIRs were reportedly registered against activist Ruchika Singh in Noida. Delhi Police’s account is not provided in either report.

## Coverage

- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/jantar-mantar-protest-are-you-trying-to-intimidate-us-student-questions-delhi-police-over-home-notice>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jantar-mantar-protest-rahul-gandhi-defends-students-blames-shah-for-violence-on-students-101785957535598.html>

Tags: Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar, NEET, Opposition, student protests
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