Congress activists throw ink at Union minister Sanjeev Balyan in Odisha
India Today
Activists of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) threw black ink at Union minister Sanjeev Balyan's vehicle as a mark of protest against rising inflation.
Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan was heckled by Congress activists in Odisha's Puri over skyrocketing prices of petrol, diesel and other essential commodities. The BJP minister's convoy was passing through Market Square when activists of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) threw black ink at his vehicle.
Talking to India Today, NSUI Odisha President Yashir Nawaz said every single household is affected by inflation and the price rise of essential commodities including LPG cylinders.
"Income has been stagnant while expenses of running a family are on the rise continuously. BJP is trying to distract the common man through other non-relevant issues," he said.
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"NSUI activists will continue to target any Union minister who visits Odisha and will protest against issues affecting the common man," he added.
A ruckus ensued after the incident, with police rushing to the spot and chasing away the Congress activists.
Minister Sanjeev Balyan was returning after having darshan of the Holy trinity in Srimandir.
