Nagpur: Anger among Congress workers over Rahul Gandhi’s arrest spilled onto the streets of Nagpur late at night. Congress workers tried to enter the BJP office in Ganesh Peth, creating tension in the area.
According to information, a few days ago, BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule had allegedly challenged the Congress, saying, “If you have the courage, show it by entering the RSS office or the BJP office.” Following the statement, a large number of Congress workers reached the BJP office in Ganesh Peth late at night.
Attempt to enter BJP office
Congress workers tried to enter the BJP office. Police present at the scene detained the protesters to prevent the situation from escalating. The action further angered Congress workers.
BJP Yuva Morcha surrounds police station
In protest against the detention of the Congress workers, BJP Yuva Morcha members went to the Ganesh Peth police station and staged a demonstration. During the protest, some workers also entered the police station, following which police made additional security arrangements to control the situation.
Tensions continued in the Ganesh Peth area until late at night as members of both sides came face to face. Police increased security in the area to prevent any untoward incident.
Political tensions rise again in Nagpur
The protest, which began over Rahul Gandhi’s arrest, escalated into an attempt to enter the BJP office and was followed by the surrounding of the police station. The developments have once again brought the political confrontation between the Congress and BJP in Nagpur into focus.
Police are currently monitoring the situation, and security arrangements remain in place to keep it under control.
