Bansuri Swaraj among BJP MPs detained during protest march to Rahul Gandhi’s residence
April 18, 2026: At least two BJP MPs, including Bansuri Swaraj, were detained by Delhi Police during a protest march towards the residence of Rahul Gandhi. The protest took place a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, triggering fresh political tensions.
Union minister Raksha Khadse was also among those detained, while several BJP leaders, including Hema Malini, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Manju Sharma, and Vatsalya Gupta, participated in the demonstration.
The protest reflects escalating political confrontation following the bill’s defeat, with the ruling party targeting opposition leaders over the outcome. The situation in the national capital remained tense as security forces intervened to prevent the march from proceeding further.