'Does Rahul Gandhi Lack Faith In SC': BJP’s Pradeep Bhandari Slams INDIA Bloc Protests

News18 - Oct 8, 2026

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari questioned Rahul Gandhi’s faith in the Supreme Court as the INDIA bloc protested in Delhi demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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