Pune News : Police detain Congress leaders Mohan Joshi, Ramesh Bagwe and Ravindra Dhangekar for protesting on PM Modi’s arrival
PUNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Pune to inaugurate several development projects. Prior to Modi’s arrival, Congress leaders staged a protest, expressing concern over blocked roads for security purposes. The Congress leaders chanted slogans like ‘Modi go back’ and ‘Pune nahi Manipur jao’.
MLA Ravindra Dhangekar, City President Arvind Shinde, leader Mohan Joshi, former minister Ramesh Bagwe and Sanjay Balgude, and others participated in the protest. The leaders were detained by the Pune police after they protested, even after being opposed by police.
In strong opposition, the leaders marched towards the Mahatma Phule Mandi area. On the other hand, office-bearers of various social organisations also opposed the visit.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar is likely to sit on the dais at Modi’s award function, which has miffed the opposition. This move has caused dissatisfaction among the opposition. Sources indicate that this choice by the NCP Chief to share the stage with Modi has not been well received by the Congress and Thackeray faction.
