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Gandhi siblings lead mass march to Supreme Court amid heightened security
Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi led thousands of protesters on a march towards the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Thursday. Security was significantly strengthened across the national capital as large crowds gathered along the route.
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Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spearheaded the demonstration that drew substantial public participation, with the stretch between Connaught Place and Mandi House witnessing dense concentrations of protesters throughout the day.
The march represented a significant show of opposition mobilisation in the heart of the national capital. Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in increased numbers across Delhi to maintain order and manage the large crowds converging on key thoroughfares.
The demonstration underscores the Congress party's intent to mount public pressure on key issues facing the nation. The Gandhi siblings have been prominent faces of the opposition's recent campaigns, with both playing increasingly visible roles in the party's political mobilisation efforts.
Authorities had put security arrangements in place well ahead of the march, with multiple checkpoints established throughout central Delhi. The controlled movement of protesters along designated routes helped manage the scale of participation while maintaining public order in the bustling commercial district.