Police forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders from a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in Delhi on Tuesday [1, 2].

The incident marks an escalation in political tension following violent clashes between police and student protesters in the capital on Monday [1, 2]. The removal of high-profile opposition leaders from the Prime Minister's immediate vicinity underscores the volatility of the current political climate in India.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav led the dharna to demand accountability for the alleged brutalities committed against young students during the previous day's unrest [1, 2]. The leaders sought direct answers from the Prime Minister regarding the security forces' conduct during the Monday clashes [1, 2].

"We have marched to PM Modi’s house to demand answers from him for the brutalities against young students yesterday," Gandhi said [1].

Security forces intervened to clear the area, leading to the forced removal of the opposition members of parliament and party officials [1, 2]. The protest was intended to draw national attention to the treatment of students, but it ended in a confrontation with law enforcement [2].

Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Home Secretary Govind Mohan were also noted in reports surrounding the government's response to the protest [1, 2]. The government has faced criticism over the handling of the student demonstrations, while the opposition continues to characterize the police response as excessive [1].

“"We have marched to PM Modi’s house to demand answers from him for the brutalities against young students yesterday,"”

This confrontation reflects the deepening divide between the Indian government and the opposition over civil liberties and police conduct. By targeting the Prime Minister's residence, the Congress party is attempting to personalize the accountability for state violence, signaling a shift toward more aggressive, direct-action protests to mobilize public sentiment around student rights.