Congress workers clash with police during Amit Shah protest in Amethi

Congress workers staged a noisy protest in Amethi over a statement made by Amit Shah. In Gauriganj town, Congress activists held a demonstration and burnt an effigy.

Before the effigy burning could take place, a heated exchange broke out between police and Congress workers. Police stopped the workers as they were leaving the Congress office to take out the protest march. Congress leaders became angry when their path was blocked.

A sharp verbal altercation and pushing and shoving took place between the police and the workers. The Congress activists were heading out to demonstrate over an issue concerning Mallikarjun Kharge.

What began as a minor dispute escalated quickly. Tension prevailed at the spot between the police and Congress workers as the confrontation unfolded.