Police arrest Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow

Indian police have arrested opposition leader Gandhi during a protest outside the prime minister’s residence, according to a monitored public feed from Al Jazeera Latest. The arrest came as demonstrations continued to grow, with Gandhi pressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign.

The feed summary says Gandhi was detained while picketing the prime minister’s home. During the protest, he demanded that Modi step down, accusing him of “destroying the future of India’s youth.” No further details on the charges, the location of detention, or the size of the protests were included in the monitored report.

The arrest adds to a period of rising political tension in India, where public demonstrations and opposition pressure have been intensifying. Based on the limited feed information, Gandhi’s detention appears to have taken place in the midst of a direct challenge to the government, with protesters continuing to gather as the situation developed.

This report is based on a monitored public feed and is attributed to Al Jazeera Latest.

Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/police-arrest-indian-opposition-leader-gandhi-as-protests-continue-to-grow?traffic_source=rss