Bhubaneswar witnessed intense drama as Congress workers clashed with police during a protest along Mahatma Gandhi Marg, in front of the Odisha Assembly.
What began as a peaceful march quickly turned chaotic when protesters attempted to breach security barricades. Reports indicate that stones and chairs were thrown at the police, leading to a tense standoff. Protesters engaged in stone pelting, using bricks, eggs, tomatoes, and even chairs as projectiles against law enforcement.
In response to the escalating violence, the police deployed water cannons, tear gas, and mild lathi charges to disperse the crowd. Despite the unrest outside, proceedings inside the Assembly continued without interruption.
The Congress party, undeterred by the suspension of its legislators, vowed to persist in its fight for justice. Security measures were heightened, with 80 platoons of police deployed to maintain order and prevent further incidents.
The protest was triggered by the suspension of Congress MLAs and escalated when protesters broke through barricades and hurled objects at the police. Authorities condemned the violence, while Congress leaders accused law enforcement of using excessive force. This incident has sparked a political uproar, with both sides exchanging blame for the unrest.
