An FIR has been registered against 8 people, including Horticulture Minister's son Vikram Singh Negi, in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, for burning an effigy of former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur. The police have registered a case on the complaint of the BJP and started investigation.
Himachal News: Political tension escalated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh when Congress workers burned an effigy of Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur in a public place without permission. Following a complaint by the BJP, an FIR has been registered against a total of eight people, including Vikram Singh Negi, son of Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi. Police have registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and started investigation.
New Wave of Political Dispute in Kinnaur
A new dispute has erupted in the politics of Himachal Pradesh after Congress workers burned an effigy of former Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur at Ricaong Peo Chowk in Kinnaur district. Following this incident, the BJP termed it a serious political provocation and lodged a complaint with the police.
An FIR has been registered against Vikram Singh Negi, son of Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, and seven others on the complaint of BJP District President Yashwant Negi.
Protest Held Without Permission
The BJP alleges that Congress workers gathered a crowd without administrative permission and burned an effigy of Jairam Thakur while chanting slogans in a public place.
The protest was carried out by Congress workers with slogans such as "Jairam Thakur Murdabad." This protest was held in the crowded area of Ricaong Peo, where maintaining security and law and order is the responsibility of the administration.
BJP Demands Strict Action
BJP Media In-charge Karn Nanda informed that this entire incident is politically motivated and can harm the peace and harmony of the state. He alleged that this was not just a political protest, but a well-planned conspiracy.
Karn Nanda also said that BJP's Kinnaur District President Yashwant Negi has also exposed the police's inaction under political pressure in this matter. He says that the police did not take immediate action, which gave Congress workers a chance to act arbitrarily.
FIR Registered, Eight Names Included
An FIR has been registered at Ricaong Peo Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. The following names are recorded in this FIR:
- Vikram Singh Negi (son of Minister Jagat Singh Negi)
- Normal Chandra
- Surya Boras
- Kulwant Negi
- Man Chand Negi
- Ram Mohan
- Jai Kishan
- Rakesh Kumar
All these are said to be residents of Kalpa area of Kinnaur district.
Questions Raised on Law and Order
This incident has not only created a stir in political circles, but has also raised questions regarding law and order. BJP leaders are saying that what was the local administration doing when this kind of crowd was gathering? Protesting without permission, gathering a crowd and burning an effigy comes under the category of disturbing public peace. The BJP alleges that if a BJP worker had done this, strict action would have been taken immediately.
