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Union Home Minister Amit Shah faces Youth Congress black-flag protest in Kollam

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The Hindu Bureau
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faces Youth Congress black-flag protest in Kollam
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah encountered a dramatic black-flag demonstration by Youth Congress activists during his arrival in Keralam on Saturday. The incident unfolded outside the Asramam ground in Kollam, where protesters attempted to disrupt the Minister’s itinerary.

The confrontation unfolded moments after the Home Minister’s helicopter touched down, when demonstrators led by Youth Congress leader Binu Chulliyil abruptly surged toward the moving motorcade. Law enforcement personnel swiftly intervened, forcibly removing the protesters to clear the route.

The demonstration also ignited a standoff between the protesting youth wing members and local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters who had gathered at the location, though police quickly restored order.

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