### [2026-07-22](/feed/2026/07/22/index.md)

##### 2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests
# Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is released after police detained him outside prime minister Narendra Modi's residence yesterday during protests demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and changes to the examination system. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260722-india-opposition-leader-released-after-protest-detention)

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