Dressed in all black, Congress leaders took to streets on Friday as they held a nationwide protest against price rise, unemployment, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike on essential items. However, the Congress’s plan to 'gherao' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence was foiled by the Delhi Police as officials initiated a crackdown on protesters.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party raised questions over why the Congress chose August 5 to hold the protest. The BJP leaders also slammed the Congress leaders' choosing to protest in black clothes, alleging that it was to convey opposition to Ram temple in Ayodhya.