The video of Congress MLA Harish Singh Dhami's ruckus during the inauguration ceremony of Jauljibi fair in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand is going viral on social media. It is alleged that the MLA, angry over the mic being switched off, threw the mic and chairs and had a heated argument with the employees associated with the sound system. After the incident, BJP has fiercely targeted Congress.
Tezzbuzz Desk – There was an uproar during the inauguration ceremony of the historic Jauljibi fair organized on the India-Nepal border on Saturday, 14 November. Congress MLA from Dharchula assembly seat Harish Singh Dhami was present in the program. After the main program in which Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present ended, the CM left from there.
After this the Congress MLA reached the stage with his supporters. The MLA alleges that he was given the responsibility of presiding over the fair, but his mike was switched off and he was not given a chance to speak. He became angry about this.
Accused of throwing mic and chairs
The scene of uproar by MLA Harish Dhami is visible in the viral video. It is alleged that he threw the mike and also picked up chairs and threw them. During this, he had a heated clash with the employees associated with the sound system.
According to the report, the MLA also tried to assault the sound operator. The policemen present at the spot tried to handle the situation. It is said that the MLA's supporters also took part in the uproar.
Challenge to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to contest elections
During the uproar, the Congress MLA also targeted Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Calling CM Dhami a coward and a fugitive, he challenged him to contest elections from Dharchula assembly constituency.
Harish Dhami alleged that the government has failed to fulfill the promises made in the 2022 Uttarakhand assembly elections.
After the video of the incident surfaced, BJP launched a scathing attack on the Congress MLA. While sharing the video on social media, BJP alleged that power-hungry Congressmen have resorted to hooliganism.
BJP said that abusing, throwing the mike and using abusive words in front of the public from the stage is evidence of the behavior of the Congress MLA. The party said that the public is supreme in democracy and when the time comes, the public will give a befitting reply.