Haldwani, Read. Amidst the looming assembly elections in Uttarakhand, Congress MLA Harish Singh Dhami is in the news for a controversy. There was uproar at Jauljibi fair in Pithoragarh district on Saturday when Dharchula MLA reached the venue with his supporters. It is alleged that the MLA, angry at not getting a chance to address, assaulted the sound personnel and threw away the podium placed on the stage. His supporters have also been accused of sabotage. The video of the incident is going viral on social media.
Actually, Jauljibi fair was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday. It is alleged that as soon as the Chief Minister left the venue, Congress MLA Harish Singh Dhami reached there with his supporters. He expressed his displeasure towards the police and administration for not getting the opportunity to address the program.
The controversy escalated within no time. It is alleged that the MLA first assaulted the sound personnel and then removed the podium placed on the stage and threw it away. During this time, supporters are also accused of vandalizing the venue. There was a stir in political circles after the video of the incident went viral.
Police-administration took charge
On receiving information about the uproar, the police and administration team reached the spot. The officials tried to stop the supporters and pacify the MLA, but it is alleged that the MLA did not calm down. Later he addressed the microphone. During this time he was also accused of trying to instigate the public.
Discussion of the incident in the election environment
This incident, which took place at Jauljibi fair before the upcoming assembly elections, has intensified the discussion in political circles. At present, the matter is in the headlines regarding the behavior of the MLA and the controversy that took place at the venue.