The protestors demanded an unconditional apology from the US. "Mere condemnation by parliament is not enough. India should act firmly without bothering about its impact on trade and business relations with the US because the country's honour and pride is more important than anything else," said a protestor.
Activists of Communist Party of India (CPI), All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO), Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU), All India Students Federation (AISF), Students Federation of India (SFI) and other students, youth and Dalit organizations participated in the protests.
Police stepped up security as more organizations were planning protests at the consulate to condemn the ill-treatment meted out to Khobragade by the US authorities.
Unlike in New Delhi, where security barricades were removed from outside the US embassy, the consulate here remains out of bounds for public.
