The Vijay-led Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has strongly condemned the police action against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs protesting in Delhi against Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedures.

In an official statement posted on X, the TVK Party HQ reaffirmed its position against SIR, calling the manner in which the leaders were detained highly objectionable and demanding that such an approach be abandoned.

According to sources, Mamata Banerjee will travel to Delhi tomorrow to participate in the Opposition's ongoing protest against the Election Commission.

The Congress party has declared October 8 as a "Black Day for Indian Democracy" across the country in response to ongoing standoffs and police action against Opposition leaders.

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal has directed all Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs), District Congress Committees (DCCs), and Block Congress Committees (BCCs) to organise widespread protests tomorrow at the state, district, and block levels.

The Congress leadership has instructed all party MPs to stay back in Delhi tomorrow. The move signals that Opposition leaders are preparing to maintain momentum and carry forward their ongoing protests.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been released and is leaving Barakhamba police station, a party leader said. He was detained during his protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar earlier in the day.

Following his detention during the Opposition's protest in the national capital, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien took to X to signal that the INDIA bloc will continue its demonstrations for a third straight day.

"INDIA on the ground. So what if you detained us for two days in a row? Tomorrow, Day 3… wait," the TMC leader posted.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders today, accusing them of colluding with anti-social elements to create an atmosphere of anarchy in Delhi.BJP National President Nitin Nabin launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders today, accusing them of colluding with anti-social elements to create an atmosphere of anarchy in Delhi.

"The way opposition leaders in this country are operating alongside anti-social elements in an atmosphere of anarchy today, I clearly say to them: the people of India will never let your intent or objectives be fulfilled," Nabin said.

Following the flat tyre incident near Tolstoy Lane, Delhi Police transferred detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi onto another bus. Security personnel subsequently took the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition away from the site as police continued moving detained INDIA bloc leaders toward Barakhamba Police Station.

Following standoff near Jantar Mantar, detained Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are being taken to Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium.

The police bus carrying detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition figures suffered a flat tyre.

The key leaders of the INDIA Bloc -- including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi -- have been detained as they led a massive protest over the voter list revision and demanded the dismissal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for the second consecutive day.

Rahul Gandhi, several other leaders detained amid high drama during protest against Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lay down on the road in protest while Rahul Gandhi engaged in a heated argument with senior police personnel.

When Rahul Gandhi confronted police officers, saying, "This won't work," an officer replied, "You tell me how it should be done." Amid the face-off, Opposition workers raised high-decibel slogans, shouting, "We are not going anywhere, we will not leave."

#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi being detained by the Police near Jantar Mantar. INDIA bloc MPs say they were beaten up by the Police and stopped from moving towards the protest site. (Video: Congress) https://t.co/AzUqdwDDe6

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2026

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other INDIA bloc leaders, stepped off their buses to march among the protesters.

Security forces are attempting to detain demonstrators and load them onto buses. Amid the chaotic standoff, a woman protester was reported to have taken ill at the site.

Police action has begun near the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi, where a standoff is currently underway between Youth Congress workers and security forces.

Police personnel are attempting to detain the protesters.

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place on Ashoka Road near Jantar Mantar. Multiple layers of barricading and a large deployment of paramilitary personnel have been stationed along the entire route to block Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders from marching towards Jantar Mantar.

Delhi Police said that organising any meeting, demonstration, sit-in, or protest at Jantar Mantar requires prior permission from competent authorities, citing Supreme Court guidelines and standing orders.

According to the police, applicants must submit permission requests to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi District, at least 10 days before the scheduled event.

Additionally, police reiterated that protests, demonstrations, and sit-ins remain strictly prohibited across the Central Vista area, including India Gate, C-Hexagon, Man Singh Road, Janpath, and adjoining lawns.

Following a day of high-voltage political drama in the national capital, which included a dharna led by Rahul Gandhi and subsequent detentions, leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc gathered at Sagar Ratna restaurant on Delhi's Janpath.

The meeting was hosted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to strategise their next steps as the opposition ramps up its offensive over the "vote chori" allegation and continues to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

INDIA bloc MPs attended a lunch meeting hosted by Congress President Shri @kharge. LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and other senior leaders were also present. 📍 New Delhi https://t.co/HRXrOHeRyJ

— Congress (@INCIndia) October 7, 2026

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that all INDIA alliance partners will hold a protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar today.

He said, "No matter how many cases are filed against us to protect the rights of the people, we will not be afraid or stop."

INDIA गठबंधन के सभी साथी आज जंतर-मंतर पर ज्ञानेश कुमार के खिलाफ प्रदर्शन करेंगे। जब तक हमारी मांग पूरी नहीं हो जाती, हम प्रदर्शन करते रहेंगे। चुनाव आयोग जो भी कर रहा है, उसके पीछे नरेंद्र मोदी हैं। मतलब मोदी जी खुद लोकतंत्र को खत्म करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। इसलिए हम सभी पार्टी के लोग मिलकर देश के लोगों को बताना चाहते हैं कि उनका अधिकार छीना जा रहा है। जनता के अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए हमारे ऊपर कितने भी केस कर दिए जाएं, हम डरने और रुकने वाले नहीं हैं।

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 7, 2026