Political controversy erupted after viral video statements from Satyendra Bhardwaj triggered fresh confrontations between the opposition, the government, and Delhi Police. The opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi and the Congress alongside Azad Samaj Party MP Chandrashekhar Azad, accused the authorities of providing patronage to lumpen elements involved in the July 21 violence during student protests at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj claimed in an interview that he assaulted Nishu Azad’s father, wielded police equipment, and escaped strict action due to political links. Delhi Police issued a fact-check refuting political interference and stating medical reports showed superficial injuries. However, following demands from political leaders and legal representatives who visited Parliament Street Police Station, Delhi Police invoked the SC/ST Act and agreed to conduct a fresh MLC to ascertain if the injuries were grievous enough to warrant an attempt to murder charge.