Congress Workers Clash With Police During Amethi Protest Against Election Commission
Congress workers staged a strong protest in Amethi against the Election Commission, taking to the streets with black bands and raising slogans across the town.
The protesters carried posters reading ‘वोट चोर गद्दी छोड़’ and ‘ज्ञानेश कुमार मुर्दाबाद’. They also took out a procession carrying effigies of Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest escalated near the Kotwali, where Congress workers burnt an effigy barely a hundred steps away. A sharp clash broke out between Congress workers and the police over the effigy burning.
There was also an argument with the police in front of the Amethi MP’s office. Police had reached the spot to stop the effigy burning, leading to a scuffle with Congress workers.
Congress said the demonstration was against the functioning of the Election Commission. The protest in Amethi came amid the party’s call for nationwide demonstrations on 28 September.
Frequently asked questions
Who staged a protest in Amethi against the Election Commission?
Congress workers staged the protest in Amethi against the Election Commission.
What led to the clash between Congress workers and the police?
A sharp clash broke out between Congress workers and the police over the effigy burning near the Kotwali.
Whose effigies were carried in the procession during the Amethi protest?
The protesters carried effigies of Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Why did Congress say the demonstration was held?
Congress said the demonstration was against the functioning of the Election Commission.
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