Youth Congress protesters detained after black-flag demonstration for Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah faced a black-flag demonstration by Youth Congress activists during his visit to Kollam in Kerala on Saturday, according to the supplied report. The protest took place outside Asramam ground shortly after Shah’s helicopter landed. Demonstrators led by Youth Congress leader Binu Chulliyil moved towards the minister’s motorcade as it was leaving the area.

Law enforcement personnel intervened and removed the protesters from the route. The demonstration also led to a confrontation between the Youth Congress members and local Bharatiya Janata Party supporters who had gathered near the site. Police quickly restored order, and the disruption did not prevent Shah from continuing with his planned itinerary.

The report does not give the number of protesters involved or state whether arrests were made. Shah travelled to Kundara after leaving the area to inaugurate a programme of the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited. He was then scheduled to visit Amritapuri.

At Amritapuri, the Home Minister was due to formally launch the ‘Viswa Sevana Dina’ observances commemorating the birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi. The protest occurred during Shah’s arrival in Kerala and involved the Youth Congress, the youth wing of the Congress party, while BJP supporters were present at the location. The supplied material does not specify the reason for the demonstration or any demands made by the protesters.

Despite the brief standoff outside Asramam ground, Shah’s programme proceeded as planned, with police clearing the route and maintaining order at the scene.