India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during Delhi protests

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police in Delhi during youth-led protests, after calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. Gandhi, head of the Congress party, accused Modi of 'destroying the future of India's youth' and staged a sit-in outside the prime minister's residence. The protests, known as the 'Cockroach protests,' involve widespread demonstrations against unemployment and economic policies. Gandhi was bundled into a police bus and taken away. The incident escalates political tensions ahead of upcoming elections. The Congress party has condemned the detention as authoritarian.

Global Impact

Politically, the detention of a major opposition leader during protests undermines India's democratic credentials and could draw international criticism. Socially, the youth-led protests highlight deep unemployment grievances, which may force policy shifts.