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February 21, 2026, Mumbai : Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest in Mumbai today, waving black flags at the convoy of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The incident took place as Gandhi was traveling through the city toward Bhiwandi to attend a court hearing related to a long-standing defamation case.
The demonstrators gathered at the Mulund toll plaza, where they held up flags and shouted slogans expressing their disapproval. Police personnel present at the site intervened to manage the crowd and ensure the smooth passage of the Congress leader’s vehicle. Local authorities had already increased security measures along the route due to the high-profile nature of the visit.
This protest appears to be a reaction to a recent demonstration held by Youth Congress members at a global summit in New Delhi. BJP representatives stated that their actions were a response to what they described as attempts by the opposition to hinder national progress on international platforms. They alleged that the earlier protest at the summit was aimed at creating a negative perception of the country.
Congress leaders in Maharashtra reacted to the black flag demonstration by calling it an attempt to distract the public from pressing economic issues and the concerns of farmers. They maintained that such protests would not deter their leader from following the legal process or raising questions about government policies.
Following the brief disruption in Mumbai, Gandhi proceeded to the court in Bhiwandi for the scheduled proceedings. No injuries or major clashes were reported during the encounter at the toll plaza, and the situation remained under control as the convoy moved toward its destination.
