Viral Video From Delhi March Draws BJP Attacks

Overview

• A short video from the opposition "March for Democracy" that circulated online appears to show Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar being pushed while trying to walk beside Rahul Gandhi during the protest on October 12.
• The Karnataka BJP posted the clip on X and accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Karnataka, calling the visuals evidence of arrogance and citing the Congress petition to the Supreme Court being reportedly returned with 14 defects.
• Shivakumar publicly denied that Rahul Gandhi pushed him and said Gandhi showed concern and told him to board a vehicle because the crowd was large, while deputy chief minister G Parameshwara said security staff prioritised protecting Gandhi and that caused the brief jostling.
• The video continues to circulate on social media and is being used by both parties to shape competing narratives about respect for state leaders, the conduct of Congress organizers, and the propriety of taking protests to the judiciary.
• The episode follows the march to the Supreme Court and could sharpen political attacks ahead, while also raising routine but practical questions about how security for high‑profile leaders is managed at large demonstrations.