Clash Outside Gujarat Congress HQ: BJP and Congress Workers Engage in Stone-Pelting

BJP and Congress workers clashed outside Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad, involving stone-pelting and resulting in detentions by police. The confrontation was sparked by protests over Rahul Gandhi's 'anti-Hindu' remarks in Parliament. Both parties accused each other of initiating the violence. Local TV showed chaotic scenes of the altercation.

The peaceful atmosphere outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad erupted into chaos on Tuesday as BJP and Congress workers hurled stones at each other. The conflict arose from a protest against Rahul Gandhi's alleged 'anti-Hindu' remarks in the Lok Sabha.

Several workers from both parties were detained following the violent clash in the Paldi area. The BJP accused Congress of attacking a peaceful demonstration, while Congress blamed the BJP for instigating the violence.

Television footage captured the chaotic scenes, with individuals from both sides engaging in stone-pelting and physical confrontations. Police intervened to restore order and detained multiple party members.

Leaders from both parties traded accusations, with Congress' Himmatsinh Patel alleging frustration-led violence from the BJP and BJP's Hitendra Patel claiming a conspiracy by Congress workers.

In the aftermath, police increased security around the Congress headquarters and announced that further action would be taken after reviewing CCTV footage.