HighLights
  1. Clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers across five states.
  2. Violence in Patna and Hyderabad involved stone-pelting and sticks.
  3. Protests stemmed from Congress's Delhi demonstration over NEET-UG.

Political tensions between the BJP and the Congress spilled onto the streets on Wednesday. Clashes, stone-pelting and confrontations were reported from several states, including Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Bihar's capital, Patna, witnessed the most intense violence, with BJP and Congress workers clashing outside the Congress office. The confrontation saw sticks being used and stones being pelted during the protest.

The clashes came a day after Congress leaders staged a demonstration near the Prime Minister's official residence at Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) in Delhi, demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak issue.

Stone-Pelting During BJP Protest In Patna

Violence broke out in Patna as BJP workers staged a protest outside the Congress office at Sadaqat Ashram over the party's protest near the Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) area in Delhi. The demonstration turned violent, with reports of stone-pelting during the protest. According to Jagran.com report, BJP workers marched to the Congress office, where Congress workers had already gathered in anticipation of the protest. The two groups first engaged in a heated argument and pushing, which quickly escalated into a violent clash.

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Workers from both sides allegedly attacked each other with sticks and also pelted stones, turning the area into a virtual battleground. Around a dozen people were reportedly injured in the violence. Police officials later reached the spot and attempted to bring the situation under control and disperse the groups.

According to news agency PTI report, the BJP march, led by state president Sanjay Saraogi, accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition party of creating "anarchy" in the state. BJP workers carried posters and banners while marching towards the Congress office. The situation escalated when Congress workers, some carrying bamboo sticks, confronted the BJP procession.

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BJP, Congress Workers Clash In Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, BJP and Congress workers allegedly attacked each other with sticks and pelted stones during a protest at the Telangana BJP state headquarters in Nampally. According to the news agency ANI report, Congress workers, including MLC Venkat Balmoor, had gathered to protest against the BJP when the confrontation erupted, leading to clashes between workers of both parties.

BJP Protesters March To Congress Office In Vijayawada

In Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada, BJP leaders and workers marched to the Congress party office while raising slogans of "Rahul Gandhi Down Down." They attempted to lay siege to the office in protest against the Congress demonstration held near the PM's official residence in Delhi. A scuffle also broke out between BJP and Congress leaders during the protest.

Congress Protest In Mumbai, Workers Detained

In Mumbai, Maharashtra Congress leaders and workers staged a protest outside Gandhi Bhavan against the detention of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders. Police detained several protesters as they demonstrated.

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BJP Holds Protest In Jaipur

In Jaipur, BJP workers also staged protests against the Congress over the party's protest outside the LKM area in Delhi on Tuesday.

Congress' Protest At LKM

Notably, Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, and Pawan Khera had staged an unscheduled protest at LKM on Tuesday, demanding the resignations of PM Modi and Education Minister Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak issue. The protest took place hours after both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day.

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