Congress overnight protest at Jaipur police commissionerate demands FIR for assault on NSUI leader Ritu Barala by Delhi Police.
Congress workers held an overnight protest outside the Jaipur police commissionerate on October 20, with the demonstration beginning on the evening of October 19 and continuing through the night. The protest has been ongoing since the evening.
The protest demands a first‑information report after NSUI leader Ritu Barala was assaulted by Delhi Police, and it is taking place amid heightened political tensions in the region. The protest is a response to the assault.
AISA denounced the Karnataka government’s detention of SIR demonstrators in Bengaluru, calling out a perceived gap between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s protest rhetoric and state actions.
Delhi Police de‑notified Jantar Mantar, citing Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as alternative protest venues, sparking rights debate.
Punjab speaker claims Delhi police entered Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib bare‑headed and in shoes during a CJP protest, violating the shrine’s sanctity and detaining young protesters.
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