Sri Vijaya Puram | October 8, 2026
The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) organised a mass Black Day Protest in Sri Vijaya Puram on Thursday, October 8, following a direction from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) over the alleged assault on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
ANTCC President Rangalal Halder entrusted the responsibility of organising the protest to TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the ANTCC Campaign Committee, who led the rally along with Congress leaders, office-bearers and workers.
The protest rally began from the Congress Office and proceeded towards the Clock Tower, passing through the Gandhi Statue. Near the Gandhi Statue, police personnel placed barricades to stop the protesters, leading to a confrontation between the protesters and the police.
During the protest, TSG Bhasker also raised the issue of the FIR registered in connection with alleged fake Form-7 submissions by BJP workers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He expressed concern over the alleged inaction by police authorities in the matter and demanded appropriate action in accordance with law.
The protest was attended by District Congress President John Robert, City Congress President Mohd. Zubair, Mahila Congress State President Zubaida Begum, Youth Congress State President Diksha Dular, NSUI State President M.A. Sajid, Minority Department Chairman Saji Varghese, RGPRS Chairman O. Bashir, OBC Department Chairman R.K. Raj and Fishermen Congress Chairman Laxmi Narayan.
Several AICC and Territorial Congress Committee members, Block and Mandal Presidents, councillors, PRI members and a large number of Congress workers also participated in the protest.
