While being detained by the Delhi Police, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said "They are cowards. Police attempted to forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi from the site and were seen carrying him to the bus. "This is not the end; it marks the beginning of a new revolution under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said, "It is unfortunate that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi (were detained). The Congress protest followed a day of heightened political confrontation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and police action against unarmed student protesters.