Shivamogga, Oct. 12 -- Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna faced protests during his visit to Shivamogga on Monday.

Youth Congress and NSUI workers showed black flags to the Union Minister near Ashoka Circle on B.H. Road in Shivamogga city.

Somanna was on his way to inaugurate a new clothing showroom and attend a private programme.

As his convoy was passing near Vinayak Mall, Youth Congress and NSUI workers blocked the convoy and waved black flags as a mark of protest against the Centre over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Police personnel present at the spot immediately intervened and detained the protesters.

Union Minister had arrived in Shivamogga by a special train to attend a p...