Hyderabad: Congress leaders and cadre staged a strong protest in support of PCC Vice President and Sanathnagar Constituency Congress Party in-charge, Dr. Kota Neelima, against the notice issued to her by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

At Rasoolpura crossroads, Congress workers carried out a symbolic funeral procession, shaved their heads, and raised slogans condemning the biased attitude of the Election Commission. They asked the ECI to tender apologies to the leader.