Congress workers injured in clash with police in Manipur during protest over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
The Hindu
Four Congress workers were injured in a clash with the police in Imphal, Manipur, during a candlelight march over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Parliament.
Four Congress workers were injured in a clash with the police in Imphal during a candlelight march over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Parliament, officials said.
State Congress president K Meghachandra said that party workers, including women, had assembled near Kangla Gate on Thursday night for a candlelight march but were stopped by the police.
"Not just tear gas shells but smoke bombs were thrown at the protesters," he alleged. "How is a candlelight march a harmful activity?" he questioned.
A huge contingent of police was deployed in the area as Congress workers gathered for the march. A scuffle between the two sides broke out after a woman Congress worker pushed a female police officer, officials said.
The injured Congress workers were admitted to a government hospital, and their conditions were stated to be stable.
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