Congress workers try to stop Union Minister’s vehicle in Shivamogga - The HinduPublished - October 12, 2026 07:39 pm IST - ShivamoggaA group of Congress workers tried to picket the vehicle in which Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna was travelling in Shivamogga on Monday, as part of a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The Union Minister was in the city to attend a private programme and review railway works. As he was heading to the venue on B.H. Road, a group of Youth Congress and National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) workers waving black flags came onto the road, raised slogans against the Union government and tried to picket his vehicle.Traffic police personnel struggled to clear the road, pulling protesters away from the Minister’s vehicle. More policemen joined them, and the Minister later reached the venue.Published - October 12, 2026 07:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }