Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has escalated his criticism of the Delhi Police, condemning their alleged conduct and brutality toward female demonstrators and students in the national capital. In a public statement shared on social media, Gandhi asserted that the police actions, which included allegations of sexual harassment against women advocating for democratic rights, had crossed all bounds of shame.
Gandhi argued that these heavy-handed tactics form part of a deliberate strategy by authorities to suppress dissent and generate fear, preventing citizens from holding the government accountable. He further connected the behavior of law enforcement directly to the political leadership, contending that the current administration's fear of losing power manifests as violence directed at the country's youth and women.
The sharp remarks follow a period of heightened political confrontation in Delhi, marked by demonstrations, detentions, and subsequent bails involving members of groups such as the Cockroach Janata Party. Recent legal proceedings saw figures like Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail following peace bond requirements, even as student groups and opposition factions continue to navigate ongoing tensions and upcoming public gatherings.