Rahul Gandhi remarks row: Youth Congress leaders detained while attempting to lay siege to Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna’s office

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Jul 30, 2026: Police on Thursday detained Youth Congress leaders who attempted to surround the office of Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna in protest against his alleged hate speech targeting Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

The Udupi District Youth Congress had organised a protest demanding action against the MLA and announced plans to stage a protest outside his office. Anticipating the demonstration, police deployed heavy security at Jodukatte and around the MLA’s office.

Meanwhile, BJP workers also gathered at the MLA’s office, creating a tense atmosphere in the area.

The Youth Congress leaders assembled at Jodukatte, raised slogans against Yashpal Suvarna, and expressed their anger over his alleged remarks. As they attempted to march towards the MLA’s office, police intervened, stopped the protesters, and took several of them into preventive custody.

At the same time, BJP workers gathered at the MLA’s office also raised slogans in support of the MLA, further heightening tensions before police brought the situation under control.

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