SP, BJP workers clash in UP over rail fare hike

Both groups indulging in heavy brick batting, Modi effigy burnt

Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jun 21 2014 | 8:19 PM IST
Violent clash broke out between ruling Samjwadi Party and BJP workers in front of the Vidhan Bhawan here with both the groups indulging in heavy brick batting over hike in rail fares announced by the Centre.

SP workers staged a demonstration infront of Vidhan Bhawan, located opposite BJP office, this evening, torched an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shouted slogans.

While BJP workers alleged that SP workers tore down posters and banners, and pelted bricks on the party office, the latter charged that members of the saffron party launched an attack on them and indulged in brick batting.

The minor scuffle turned into a violent clash with both the sides indulging in heavy stone pelting that continued for almost half-an-hour damaging several vehicles.

"Though 3 or 4 policemen were injured in the clash, we have no report of injuries from either side as of now," Station House Officer Hazratganj said.

Meanwhile, BJP workers led by state president Laxmi Kant Bajpai staged a dharna in front of SSP Praveen Kumar's residence, demanding swift action against the attackers.

The Centre had yesterday hiked rail passenger fares by 14.2 per cent and freight fares by 6.5 per cent, in the first tough steps taken by the Narendra Modi government to revive the sluggish economy.
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First Published: Jun 21 2014 | 8:04 PM IST

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