Puducherry BJP MLA John Kumar’s supporters stage protest

The supporters demanded a cabinet berth for Mr Kumar, who switched to the BJP from the Congress, ahead of the Assembly elections

June 19, 2021 03:51 pm | Updated 03:51 pm IST - PUDUCHERRY

Supporters of BJP MLA John Kumar staging a protest

Supporters of BJP MLA John Kumar staging a protest

Supporters of A. John Kumar, representing Kamaraj Nagar constituency, staged a protest on Saturday in front of the BJP office demanding a ministerial berth for him in the AINRC-led NDA government in the Union Territory.

The protesters tried to enter the party office demanding a cabinet berth for Mr Kumar, who switched to the BJP from the Congress, ahead of the Assembly elections. They were later pacified by the leadership.

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