Rahul Gandhi Supports Victim in Jantar Mantar Assault Amid Police Inaction Claims
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed support for Nishu Aazad, whose father was allegedly assaulted during a protest at Jantar Mantar. A video surfaced showing Swatantra Bhardwaj admitting to the attack, claiming protection from Delhi minister Kapil Mishra. Nishu alleges police inaction despite filing an FIR 1.5 months ago. Gandhi criticized Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Police for failing to act, while the police have not publicly responded to these claims.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 36%, Centre 64%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 68/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 3 Sept, 03:32 pm. Other outlets followed.