Rahul Gandhi backs injured NSUI demonstrators and condemns police conduct

In New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi visited NSUI protesters who alleged that Delhi police used force during a bus-based demonstration. A female activist recounted being seized by the neck, pushed, and slapped by constable Chanchal Yadav, leaving scratches on her face and ear. Another protester, Athira, a Kerala student at Delhi University, said police struck her cheek, causing permanent hearing loss in one ear and eye injury.

Gandhi praised the resilience of the injured woman, calling her "our sherni," and promised to counter hatred with love. He also denounced the five-day judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were jailed for allegedly breaching peace bonds at Jantar Mantar.