Congress PM house protest: Priyanka Gandhi released from detention after Sonia Gandhi visit to police station

Wayanad Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was detained by the police along with other Congress leaders following their sudden sit-in outside the Prime Minister’s house, was released from the Mandir Marg police station after her mother and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s visit.

Several Opposition leaders, including Priyanka were detained and brought to the Mandir Marg police station.

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Shortly after their detention, Sonia Gandhi reached the station. She left only after Priyanka and others were released by the police.

Speaking to reporters after her brief detention, Priyanka Gandhi said that the Congress party demands remain the same: fix the broken education system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, and a Parliament discussion on students’ grievances.

“What is the problem in listening to the children of our country, the future of our nation? They have a genuine demand… As their representatives, it is our responsibility to raise and empower their voices…,” she said.

She added, “In a democracy, protesting is a fundamental right… We will raise our voice wherever it is required… Our demand is clear and remains the same from the beginning… We have to fix the broken education system… Dharmendra Pradhan has to resign. A discussion should be held in Parliament. And the students should be heard…”

On choosing PM’s house for the protest, Priyanka said that the Congress went to the least expected place.

“If the Leader of the Opposition wishes to speak in Parliament, he is not allowed to do so. If we seek permission to stage a protest, that permission is denied. So we went to a place where they least expected us,” she added.