Tushar Gandhi
In short
An Indian author and activist who was detained by Mumbai Police on 10 October 2026 while travelling to a protest in support of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP).
Who they are now
He is an Indian author and the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. He currently works as an activist and social commentator.
Why they are in the news
He was detained by Mumbai Police in Mumbai while heading to August Kranti Maidan to join a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
An example of their work
In March 2005, he led the re-enactment of the Dandi March to mark its 75th anniversary. He is also a published author.