Congress to observe Black Day over ‘manhandling’ of top Opposition leaders by Delhi Police
The Indian National Congress has declared a 'Black Day' to protest the alleged manhandling of senior opposition leaders by Delhi Police during recent demonstrations. Opposition parties claim the police action was an assault on democracy and the Constitution.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant escalation in political tensions between the ruling government and the opposition bloc.
Objecting to the manner in which the Delhi Police manhandled Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , the Congress on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) called its State units to observe a black day and protests in the States on Thursday (October 8, 2026).
“Shri Rahul Gandhi, our senior leaders and MPs of INDIA Bloc were brutally manhandled, lathi-charged and seriously injured. This assault on the Leader of the Opposition and the elected representatives of the people is an assault on the Constitution itself. The Indian National Congress declares today as a ‘BLACK DAY’ for Indian Democracy,” a circular issued by general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal read.
CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan claimed that Delhi Police officers physically assaulted them inside the police vehicle. “[Home Minister] Amit Shah cannot destroy this protest,” he said.
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