Congress members in Odisha fight with police near chief minister's house while demonstrating against increased violence towards women.

On a bustling Saturday afternoon in Bhubaneswar, a group of passionate Congress workers took to the streets in protest against the alarming rise of crimes against women in their state. Led by the party's state president Bhakta Charan Das, hundreds of activists marched towards the Chief Minister's residence, chanting slogans and demanding justice for the victims.

Expressing their outrage, Das addressed the media and shed light on the shocking statistics - over 1,600 cases of crimes against women, including 54 gang rapes, have been reported in the last eight months alone. He also brought attention to the disturbing trend of schoolgirls getting pregnant in state-run schools, questioning the state of affairs in the land of Lord Jagannath.

Unleashing their frustration and holding the ruling party accountable, the Congress workers were met with resistance from the police who tried to prevent them from reaching their destination. The clash between the two sides ensued, with activists scuffling with the authorities.

Undeterred by the altercation, Das and his team have been tirelessly working towards addressing this pressing issue. After taking charge as the state Congress president, he formed a team to investigate cases of atrocities against women in different districts. According to him, at least seven women fall victim to some form of violence every day in the state.

As the agitation continued, Congress leader Meenakshi Bahinipati joined the chorus and pointed out that the majority of the victims were tribal women. She also criticized the state's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who is also in charge of the Home Department, for failing to fulfill his responsibilities towards protecting the women of the state.

Despite the chaos and resistance, the Congress workers remained resolute in their mission to bring attention to the issue and hold the authorities accountable. They have vowed to continue their efforts in ensuring the safety and security of women in their state.

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