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Maha: VHP, Bajrang Dal shift protest venue after meeting with Gadkari; demand Pyare Khan’s resignation

Nagpur, Oct 24 (UNI) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal have shifted the venue of their planned protest against Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Chairman Pyare Khan from union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Mahal, where the agitation will be held today.
The decision was taken following a meeting between Gadkari and VHP representatives, during which the minister assured them that he would look into the matter and seek a solution.
Speaking to reporters, VHP Mahanagar Karyavah Amol Thakre said the discussions with Gadkari were positive and that the minister patiently heard their concerns.
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