Road blockade by Congress workers in Indore turns violent

A road blockade was staged here today by members of the Congress party against the ruling BJP government in Madhya Pradesh that turned violent.

Indore, Nov 29 : A road blockade was staged here today by members of the Congress party against the ruling BJP government in Madhya Pradesh that turned violent.

The Congress activists were protesting against "anti-people and anti-farmer policies" of the Madhya Pradesh Government.

About 500 farmers participated in the protest. They were shouting anti-government slogans and also damaged public buses.

Police had to resort to baton charge to disperse the rampaging mob.

One of the protestors and former MLA, Satya Narayan Patel, said: "We are going to stage more protests. In several places we've already protested in a non-violent manner. But the Government is very feeble and busy passing the buck."

Justifying the police action against the protestors, Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) G.S. Dondia, said: "No, they (protestors) won't be allowed to block the national highway; not even for a second. Whatever steps are needed to be taken against protestors under the law, will be taken."

The rampaging protestors also pelted stones on the policemen.

ANI