Congress Protests Against BJP's 'Poor' Law and Order in Chhattisgarh

On Wednesday, police used water cannons on Congress workers in Raipur demonstrating against what they termed 'poor' law and order under the BJP government. The protest was halted midway as massive police deployment with barricades prevented them from reaching the Chhattisgarh assembly. Senior leaders including Sachin Pilot and Bhupesh Baghel alleged the state government's failure in maintaining law and order.

On Wednesday, police deployed water cannons on Congress workers in Raipur who were protesting against perceived 'poor' law and order under BJP governance. The protest was interrupted as a heavy police presence and barricades prevented them from reaching the Chhattisgarh assembly, where the monsoon session is in progress.

Authorities placed metal sheet barricades and stationed officers at various locations to block Congress workers from approaching Vidhan Sabha on the edge of the state capital. Efforts to breach a barricade at Lodhi Para Chowk were met with water cannons.

Senior Congress figures, including Sachin Pilot, ex-chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and state Congress president Deepak Baij, accused the BJP government of failing to maintain law and order in Chhattisgarh. addressing protesters near Mandi Gate. They pointed to rising crime and recent violent incidents as signs of state failure.

(With inputs from agencies.)