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Congress Stages Protest in Jalandhar Over Haldwani Stage Clean‑up, Channi and Pargat Voice Anger
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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Congress activists gathered in Jalandhar to protest the cleaning of a stage in Haldwani, with party leaders Channi and Pargat expressing strong displeasure.
Earlier this week, Congress workers assembled outside a municipal building in Jalandhar, Punjab, to stage a dharna against the recent cleaning of a public stage in Haldwani. The protestors argued that the "stage purification" was being used for political signalling rather than genuine civic improvement.
Party leaders Sukhbir Singh Channi and Harpreet Singh Pargat addressed the crowd, reiterating the party's objection to what they described as a partisan move by rival factions. Both leaders emphasized that the issue reflects broader concerns over the misuse of public projects for electoral advantage.
Police personnel were present at the site to maintain order, and the gathering remained peaceful throughout the demonstration. No arrests were reported, and officials have not yet issued a formal response to the protestors' demands.
Party leaders Sukhbir Singh Channi and Harpreet Singh Pargat addressed the crowd, reiterating the party's objection to what they described as a partisan move by rival factions. Both leaders emphasized that the issue reflects broader concerns over the misuse of public projects for electoral advantage.
Police personnel were present at the site to maintain order, and the gathering remained peaceful throughout the demonstration. No arrests were reported, and officials have not yet issued a formal response to the protestors' demands.