New Delhi: A government spokesperson addressed the media to reject allegations made by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi concerning the Tamil language and central governance. Through a detailed presentation, the official briefing highlighted central projects initiated in Tamil Nadu, which included metro system expansions, highway allocations, port upgrades, and rail station redevelopment works.
The spokesperson pointed to various efforts made to elevate the Tamil language and literature on international platforms. These measures included presenting the ancient classic Thirukkural to world leaders and installing the sacred Sengol within the Parliament building. Addressing political criticisms regarding divisiveness, the speaker noted the adoption of artificial intelligence translation tools in Parliament to promote Indian languages equally.
Meanwhile, tensions intensified in the national capital following separate protests regarding alleged electoral roll irregularities. Left-wing student organisations, including AISA and SFI, launched a flash demonstration at Connaught Place while heading towards Jantar Mantar before being detained by security personnel, which included Delhi Police, central paramilitary forces, and personnel requisitioned from Uttar Pradesh.
This development followed the earlier preventative detention of political figures and online commentators. Affected groups accused authorities of illegal detention, procedural violations, and shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Concurrently, the Supreme Court directed authorities to review security barricades across Delhi, restore internet connectivity, and ensure that public transport is not entirely restricted. Emphasising that security measures must remain proportionate without bringing normal life to a complete standstill, the court instructed officials to identify suitable sites for lawful demonstrations.
While central Delhi routes experienced ongoing traffic diversions due to the demonstrations and security protocols, standard operations including metro systems, rail services, and commercial establishments continued to function normally.