Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi vows to bring those who ‘destroyed the Constitution’ to justice; MEA reaffirms Ladakh as an integral part of India, and more
This roundup covers political developments including opposition protests, the detention of CJP leaders, and China's opposition to India's naming of locations in Ladakh. Additionally, the Supreme Court has stayed defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi.
Why it matters
These events represent significant ongoing tensions in Indian domestic politics and international border relations.
Opposition leaders meet over high-tea at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in Delhi following the INDIA bloc’s march to the Supreme Court, with discussions expected to focus on a joint strategy for continuing protests over alleged vote theft and electoral roll irregularities. Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI leader D. Raja address the media after the meeting.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) while they were trying to enter Jantar Mantar. CJP’s legal wing Ratna Singh alleged that detained CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde, along with others were barred from meeting their lawyer by the SHO of Jaffarpur Kalan police station. Their phones have also been confiscated, she added.
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