BJP, Congress Workers Clash in Telangana During Protest Against Agnipath Recruitment Scheme (Watch Video)
BJP and Congress workers clashed in Hanamkonda town of Telangana on Friday, resulting in injuries to few persons.
Hyderabad, July 1: BJP and Congress workers clashed in Hanamkonda town of Telangana on Friday, resulting in injuries to few persons.
The incident occurred when Congress workers staged a protest against the Central government's recently announced scheme Agnipath for Army recruitments. Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Registration Begins for Indian Navy Agniveers at joinindiannavy.gov.in; Check Eligibility Criteria, Here's How to Register
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When the protesters reached near the BJP office and staged a dharna, workers of the saffron party raised an objection. This led to an argument between the sides. Soon this snowballed into a clash and both sides attacked each other.
BJP workers attacked the vehicles of Congress leaders. The incident triggered tension in the area. Police intervened to control the situation, and undertook a baton charge to disperse the clashing groups.
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