Bilaspur, April 2: Two MLAs of Congress and some party leaders were injured on Sunday when a makeshift stage collapsed during a protest in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.

The party's Chhattisgarh unit chief Mohan Markam escaped unhurt in the incident at Devkinandan Chowk, where the party's torch rally to protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP culminated.

According to eyewitnesses, the stage was overcrowded, leading to its collapse. Congress leaders said that MLAs Shailesh Pandey, Rashmi Singh, and other party leaders suffered minor injuries.

Congress MLAs Injured As Stage Collapse in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur 

The 'Save Democracy Torch Rally' was taken from Gandhi Chowk to Devkinandan Chowk, where the stage was set up, said Pandey, who represents the Bilaspur assembly constituency.

He said that AICC general secretary and state in-charge Kumari Selja had inaugurated the rally and returned to Raipur. Mumbai: NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad Escapes Unhurt After Stage Collapses During Cricket Event in Mumbra, Video Goes Viral.

As the march reached its destination in the evening, a large number of party workers climbed on the dais along with senior leaders when it crashed. Pandey said Markam, party MLAs, and district unit leaders were on the stage. Bihar: Groom Collapses on Stage During Wedding Rituals in Sitamarhi District, Dies; Doctors Suspect Heart Attack.

MLA Rashmi Singh, her husband Ashish Singh Thakur, and some other leaders suffered minor injuries, said Pandey, who was also hurt. Soon after the incident, health personnel reached the spot and administered preliminary treatment to them.