Massive Turnout at Ankleshwar Walk-In Interviews Causes Ramp Collapse

A chaotic scenario unfolded when around 800 candidates appeared for a walk-in interview for 40 job openings in Ankleshwar, Gujarat's Bharuch district. The overwhelming crowd led to a ramp collapse, though no injuries were reported. The incident sparked a political spat between the ruling BJP and Congress.

A tumultuous scene occurred in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, when approximately 800 job seekers turned up for walk-in interviews for 40 positions, as reported by an official on Thursday.

Visuals showing a huge queue with people pushing and shoving to enter a hotel went viral on social media. The ramp's railing collapsed, causing several people to fall, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The event, which happened on Tuesday, ignited a political controversy between the opposition Congress and the ruling BJP. Congress criticized the 'Gujarat model' of development, whereas the BJP accused Congress of attempting to malign the state's reputation through the viral footage.