A Congress worker died during the party's protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday. The State Congress chief Ajay Rai alleged that the death was due to "police brutality".
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak toned down the Congress party's protest outside the state assembly on Wednesday and dubbed it a "complete failure."
On the first day of the monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Mahila Congress staged a "Vidhan Sabha Gherao" protest demanding enhanced safety and security for women in Himachal Pradesh and across India.
"It is our responsibility and a right as a constructive opposition in the democracy to stage demonstrations, rallies and protests for our rights. The Vidhan Sabha Gherao today will include leaders from all states and we will all unite to raise the voice of the people," Pilot stated.
Attacking Bharatiya Janata Party for its scheduled Vidhan Sabha ‘gherao’ protest on Monday, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said instead of helping people in a disaster-hit state, BJP is planning a protest.
The Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a Vidhan Sabha ‘gherao’ protest on Monday against the state government for allegedly failing to address public issues.