Congress' Black Friday: Priyanka climbs barricade, Rahul, Sonia lead massive protest in Delhi

Donned in black clothes, the Congress party started a protest in the Parliament on Friday against price rise and GST hike. Priyanka Gandhi was seen crossing a barricade before she was detained by the police along with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders

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The Congress on Friday carried out nationwide protests against inflation and rising unemployment in the country. Police detained Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi amid demonstrations in Delhi. PTI

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Congress leaders led by Sonia Gandhi dressed in black as a mark of protest. Following an uproar by the party, Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm. Image Courtesy: @INCIndia/ Twitter

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Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and others wore black in protest. Similar agitations were carried out in Mumbai and Assam. ANI

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Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lie on the road during a protest march. @RahulGandhi/ Twitter

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The Gandhi siblings and other Congress MPs were detained at New Police Lines Kingsway Camp police station. Image Courtesy: @INCIndia/Twitter

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Soon after Rahul Gandhi said that India is witnessing the "death of democracy", BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress leader of making "shameful and irresponsible" comments. PTI