The workers of Chhattisgarh unit of the Congress party led by State party President Bhupesh Baghel released black-coloured balloons and carried several feet long ‘black flag’ here to protest against not getting appointment from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet him during his Chhattisgarh visit.
The protesting leaders including Baghel also court arrest at Gaus Memorial Ground and were released later.
Notably, according to State Congress Chief Bhupesh Baghel, the party had written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and district Collectors of Raipur and Rajnandgaon, seeking an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit; however Congress leaders were not provided with the appointment.
In a memorandum, he said that policies adopted by the State Government and non-fulfillment of promises had led to various practical problems
The State is facing drought but the Government has failed in providing any relief to farmers that have forced farmers to commit
suicide.