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Protest Against Restriction On Chhath Puja: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Hospitalised After Being Hit By Water Canon

New Delhi: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari was rushed to the capital’s Safadarjung hospital after being hit by a water canon during a demonstration in front of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s residence.

“Manoj Tiwari sustained injuries near his neck and is currently undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital,” news agency IANS reported quoting a source familiar with the North-East Delhi MP.

The incident took place on Tuesday during a demonstration by the BJP in front of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader’s official residence over the Delhi Disaster Management Authority`s (DDMA) order restricting celebration of Chhath Puja in the national capital.

 

OB Bureau

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