Protest Pandemonium: BJP and Congress Clash Over Gandhi's Remarks

Supporters of the BJP and Congress clashed in Bhubaneswar during a protest over remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. The incident escalated with stone pelting and cow dung throwing. Both parties have lodged complaints, and police struggled to control the situation.


PTI | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 02-07-2024 23:16 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 23:16 IST
Protest Pandemonium: BJP and Congress Clash Over Gandhi's Remarks
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On Tuesday evening, Bhubaneswar witnessed a chaotic confrontation between BJP and Congress supporters, spurred by comments made by Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.

The skirmish erupted outside the state Congress headquarters, where BJP demonstrators protested against Gandhi's remarks. Stones and cow dung were hurled, injuring several, including police and journalists.

State BJYM president Abhilash Panda condemned the attack, demanding an apology from Gandhi for allegedly offending Hindus. A complaint has been filed against Congress workers, who countered with accusations of unprecedented violence by the BJP. The police grappled to restore order amid the escalating tension.

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