Opposition Leaders Face Delays, Eventually March to Gandhi Smriti in Support of Students

However, tension prevailed for some time before the march began. Delhi Police barricaded outside Rahul Gandhi's residence and stopped the bus from proceeding. After a few minutes of negotiations, the police opened the way, after which the convoy of opposition leaders left for Gandhi Smriti. Before the advertisement was released, Rahul Gandhi targeted the central government and said that the students were struggling on the streets for their future, so it was the duty of the opposition leaders to stand with them. He said, "We wanted to go to India Gate first, but we were not allowed. After this, we decided to go to Gandhi Smriti, there also we were stopped for a while. Our biggest message is to the students of the country that we are with you and will raise your voice from Parliament to the road." Before the Advertisement Gandhi Smriti March, Rahul Gandhi had called a meeting of opposition MPs at his residence. In the meeting, Rahul Gandhi decided on a joint security meeting with all the Gandhi Smriti leaders outside the bus.