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BJP questions Congress’ plan to gherao Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha in Gairsain
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly challenged the Congress party’s proposal to stage a gherao at the Uttarakhand legislative assembly in Gairsain, raising concerns over procedural propriety.
BJP leaders in Uttarakhand have openly questioned the Congress party’s intention to organise a gherao—a sit‑in protest—inside the state assembly premises at Gairsain. The criticism was voiced during a press briefing where party representatives called the move a breach of legislative protocol.
According to reports, Congress officials plan to gather supporters inside the Vidhan Sabha to demand action on regional issues, a tactic that has drawn scrutiny from opposition parties. The gherao strategy, often used to pressure lawmakers, is seen by the BJP as an attempt to disrupt the functioning of the house.
The BJP’s objection centres on the potential violation of assembly rules and the safety of legislators and staff. Party spokespeople warned that any such encroachment could set a precedent for future disruptions and undermine democratic processes.
No official response from Congress has been recorded as of now, and authorities have not announced any security measures or procedural changes regarding the proposed protest.
According to reports, Congress officials plan to gather supporters inside the Vidhan Sabha to demand action on regional issues, a tactic that has drawn scrutiny from opposition parties. The gherao strategy, often used to pressure lawmakers, is seen by the BJP as an attempt to disrupt the functioning of the house.
The BJP’s objection centres on the potential violation of assembly rules and the safety of legislators and staff. Party spokespeople warned that any such encroachment could set a precedent for future disruptions and undermine democratic processes.
No official response from Congress has been recorded as of now, and authorities have not announced any security measures or procedural changes regarding the proposed protest.