Man Thrashed at Opposition Protest in Delhi After Raising Pro-Modi Slogans

Yugcharan News / 08-10-2026

New Delhi: A man was allegedly surrounded and beaten by a group of people during an Opposition protest in central Delhi after he raised slogans in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a video cited by NDTV. The incident took place on the third day of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The incident occurred amid a gathering where protesters were raising slogans critical of the Modi government. According to the report, the man entered the gathering and raised pro-Modi slogans, following which a group of people surrounded him. A video of the incident appeared to show the man being pushed and repeatedly slapped by members of the crowd.

The circumstances leading up to the confrontation and the identities of those involved were not immediately established in the material provided. The video has, however, triggered a political reaction, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing Congress workers of assaulting a citizen for expressing support for the Prime Minister.

BJP Condemns Incident

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari reacted to the incident on social media and criticised the Congress over the alleged assault.

Bhandari shared the video and alleged that Congress workers surrounded and beat the man after he raised slogans in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described the incident as an attack on what he referred to as the "We The People of India".

In another post, Bhandari accused the Congress of acting against democratic values and framed the confrontation as a conflict between those seeking to "save democracy" and what he described as an "anarchist Congress".

The allegations made by the BJP spokesperson are political claims, and the material provided does not independently establish the identities or political affiliations of the people seen confronting the man in the video.

Opposition Protest Over Electoral Roll Revision

The incident took place during ongoing Opposition demonstrations in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties have raised allegations concerning the electoral roll revision process and have targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the issue.

The protest had entered its third day when the confrontation occurred. The demonstrations have drawn senior Opposition leaders and generated a significant political response, with the issue becoming a point of contention between the Opposition and the ruling BJP.

The confrontation involving the pro-Modi slogan was therefore recorded against a backdrop of an already politically charged demonstration, where opposing political positions were being expressed.

Three FIRs Registered Over Earlier Protest

The incident comes as Delhi Police has registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the Opposition protest held on Wednesday.

According to Delhi Police, three FIRs had been registered by Thursday, with additional cases expected to be registered. The cases relate to allegations including assault on police personnel, obstruction of government work, pushing and manhandling, and misbehaviour with police personnel.

The names of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also figure in the details of the FIRs registered so far, according to the police information cited in the report.

The inclusion of their names in FIR-related details does not by itself establish guilt or liability. Any allegations contained in the cases would be subject to investigation and the applicable legal process.

Video of Incident Draws Political Attention

The video showing the alleged assault has emerged as a major point of political discussion because the confrontation occurred at a public protest involving opposing political slogans.

According to the footage described in the report, the man was surrounded by several people after raising slogans in support of Prime Minister Modi. He was then pushed and slapped repeatedly while members of the crowd gathered around him.

However, the complete sequence of events before and after the portion shown in the video was not available in the supplied material. Consequently, the video alone does not establish every circumstance surrounding the confrontation.

No independent confirmation was provided in the material regarding the identities of the people who allegedly assaulted the man or whether any arrests or separate criminal proceedings had been initiated specifically in connection with this incident.

Security Concerns Amid Political Protests

The confrontation highlights the potential for tensions to escalate when rival political slogans and positions come into direct conflict during large public demonstrations.

Delhi has witnessed a number of politically sensitive protests in recent days, with security arrangements being strengthened around key locations and the residences and offices of senior officials. The ongoing demonstrations over the electoral roll revision have added to the political activity in the national capital.

Police authorities are already dealing with allegations arising from the broader protests, including alleged obstruction of official duties and confrontations involving police personnel. The latest incident involving the man chanting pro-Modi slogans has added another contentious episode to the continuing political dispute.

For now, the available information establishes that a confrontation occurred during the protest and that video footage showed a man being surrounded and physically attacked after raising pro-Modi slogans. Political allegations have followed, but the identities of those responsible and the precise circumstances of the assault will require independent verification and, if applicable, investigation by law-enforcement authorities.