The political landscape in New Delhi intensified as high-profile demonstrations unfolded near India Gate. Ankita Bhandari’s parents found themselves at the center of a national discourse after being detained and subsequently released during a demonstration opposing the gubernatorial appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim.
The protest drew significant political backing, transforming a localized grievance into a broader confrontation with the central administration.
Opposition Heavyweights Join the Demonstration
As reported, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi joined the protest staged by Ankita Bhandari's parents. Rahul Gandhi actively participated in the demonstration and later condemned the detention of the grieving parents by law enforcement agencies at India Gate.
The involvement of prominent opposition figures amplified the visibility of the protest, turning public scrutiny toward the Centre's decision regarding Dushyant Gautam's new constitutional posting. According to reports, several Congress MPs and key participants were swept up in the police action alongside the Bhandari family before being released.
A 24-Hour Ultimatum Issued to the Centre
Following their release from police custody, the protesting family escalated their demands. They issued a direct 24-hour ultimatum to the Centre, demanding that Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as the Governor of Sikkim be officially cancelled.
The ultimatum places immediate pressure on federal authorities as political tensions continue to mount around the controversy.