Republic Party of India (RPI) workers and Athavale supporters beat the poster of Congress party during a protest against Congress leader Balasaheb Vikhe Patil in Mumbai on Monday,18 May 2009. RPI holds Balasaheb Vikhe Patil responsible for Ramdas Athavale’s defeat in recent Lok Sabha election from Shirdi constituency.

Photographer: Sachin Kadvekar

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