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Thakur `supporters' ransack BJP office

`Supporters' of the Union Health Minister, C. P. Thakur, blocking railway tracks at the Patna station on Sunday. — PTI

PATNA JUNE 30 . Irked by reports that the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, C.P. Thakur, may be dropped from the Union Council of Ministers, his supporters ransacked the State BJP office here today. The protestors accused the leadership of conniving with forces opposed to Mr. Thakur and launching a campaign for his ouster from the Cabinet.

Railway Police sources here said the protestors tried to disrupt trains but the situation was brought under control. Security has been tightened in and around Patna junction. The State BJP president, Nand Kishore Yadav, termed the incident as an attempt to tarnish the image of Mr. Thakur and the party.

In New Delhi, Mr. Thakur condemned the violent incidents. ``I have heard through the TV channels about hooliganism in the BJP office at Patna. Such incidents are highly condemnable.'' Stating that the party was above any individual, Mr. Thakur said, ``I appeal to all to desist from such acts. Whatever the party decides must be honoured''.

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