Clashes Erupt as Bihar Police Use Force Against Protesting Contract Workers

A protest by contract workers in Bihar turned violent when police used batons to disperse the demonstrators. The workers, who had gathered outside the BJP office in Patna to voice their grievances, faced a forceful response from law enforcement. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation, particularly from political figures like Rahul Gandhi, who criticized the government’s handling of the situation. The protesters have accused the government of ignoring their demands and failing to address their concerns despite their month-long peaceful demonstrations. The Congress party has also issued a statement denouncing the police action, further fueling the controversy surrounding the treatment of contract workers in Bihar.