Batons, Barricades: Pulwama Widows' Jaipur Protest Turns Violent On Day 2
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The protests are led by widows of soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack demanding jobs for families, and other issues.
A day after the Rajasthan police detained BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena, party workers held another protest in Jaipur today. The protests, which have been on for two days, are led by widows of soldiers killed in the Pulwama terror attack demanding jobs for families, and other issues. #WATCH | Huge protest rally held by BJP workers in Rajasthan's Jaipur over the matter of protest by widows of the jawans who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. pic.twitter.com/myYrYM4jA7
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused Mr Meena of using the widows for political gains. Mr Meena, in turn, has accused the police of "trying to kill him".
The protests turned violent today as the protesters were marching towards Mr Gehlot's residence.
