'Why Silent On Telangana Police Brutality': Kavitha Questions Rahul Gandhi After Delhi Protest

News india 'Why Silent On Telangana Police Brutality': Kavitha Questions Rahul Gandhi After Delhi ProtestLast Updated:August 21, 2026, 18:01 ISTKavitha shared a purported video that appears to show a police inspector allegedly grabbing a student by the throat and manhandling students during a protest in Mahabubabad.Rapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Got Question about the News?Kavitha alleged that the incident took place on August 19 during a protest by polytechnic students against Government Order (GO) 97.Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kavitha Kalvakuntla on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of “double standards", questioning his silence over alleged police brutality against students in Telangana.In a post on X, Kavitha shared a purported video that appears to show a police inspector allegedly grabbing a polytechnic student by the throat and manhandling students during a protest in Mahabubabad.Recommended StoriesBRICS Summit 2026: Here Are The 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Historic New Delhi EditionUttarakhand’s Road Safety Crisis: 775 Killed In Accidents In First 7 Months This YearAdult Film Star, Audi & Arms: Viral Video Raises Fresh Questions Over Odisha's Rourkela Circuit HouseWoman Dies Nearly Six Months After Love Marriage, Husband Held Over Rs 30 Lakh & SUV Dowry DemandKavitha alleged that the incident took place on August 19 during a protest by polytechnic students against Government Order (GO) 97.“Rahul Gandhi ji, while you rush to file an FIR over police action in Delhi, why the complete silence on Congress police brutality in Telangana?" she wrote.She questioned why Gandhi had described police action in Delhi as “brutality" but had not expressed similar concern over the alleged incident in Telangana.Rahul Gandhi ji, while you rush to file an FIR over police action in Delhi, why the complete silence on Congress police brutality in Telangana?You called it “बर्बरता," brutality. Good, you should have.Now look at Mahabubabad. On August 19, a police inspector serving under… https://t.co/39Ic7df6p7 pic.twitter.com/bszAt4SXTX— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) August 21, 2026“Students fighting for their future and their education are being treated like criminals under your own party’s government in Telangana," Kavitha said, accusing Gandhi of showing concern over police action in Delhi while remaining silent about the incident in Telangana.“Delhi gets your outrage. Telangana gets your silence. Our students deserve better than your double standards," she added.The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at the Parliament Street police station in Delhi, seeking registration of an FIR over pellet injuries allegedly suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during a July 20 protest led by the Congress’s youth wing.Gandhi, who was accompanied by Lochab, claimed that police officers told him an FIR could not be registered because there were “orders from the top".The protest drew criticism from the BJP, which accused Gandhi of indulging in “cheap and anarchic" politics and alleged that the demonstration was an attempt to divert attention from the Congress’s position on the Vande Mataram issue.Union Health Minister and BJP leader J P Nadda also criticised Gandhi’s protest, saying it was neither about students nor justice but reflected what he called the Congress’ “political frustration".“Today, the entire nation has once again witnessed Rahul Gandhi’s cheap and attention-diverting politics," Nadda said.“Rahul Gandhi’s protest is neither for students nor for justice; it is a symbol of the Congress party’s political frustration and Rahul Gandhi’s hunger for footage," he added.The allegations surrounding the Mahabubabad protest and the police action are being examined, while further details about the incident are awaited.News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18Government Order (GO) 97 is a directive that polytechnic students in Mahabubabad were protesting against on August 19.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorSaurabh VermaChief Sub-EditorSaurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news. With years of experience tracking power shifts, election strateg...Read MoreLocation : First Published:August 21, 2026, 18:00 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More