January 28, 2026, witnesses a deepening political storm in Uttar Pradesh as the investigation into the “Pataka Incident” involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gains momentum, with the arrest of two key suspects and forensic evidence pointing to a coordinated conspiracy. The attack, which unfolded during Gandhi’s roadshow in Lucknow on Republic Day, has evolved from an apparent prank to a potential assassination bid, sparking nationwide debates on security lapses and electoral vendettas.