Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Himachal Minister Faces Protests, Over 50 Booked in Seraj
Following recent floods and landslides in Seraj, Himachal Pradesh, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi faced protests from locals and BJP workers.
They displayed black flags and voiced their opposition to the possible relocation of a local college.
Police have since booked over 50 people for their involvement in the demonstrations.
The Congress party claims the BJP backed the protests, while the BJP criticizes the government's response.
Over 50 people were booked for protesting against the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister.
Protesters showed black flags and shouted slogans against the minister in Seraj.
The protests were related to the proposed shifting of the College of Horticulture and Forestry.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides in Seraj.
The Congress party accused the BJP of orchestrating the protests.
- Who
- Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, BJP workers, locals, and police.
- What
- Protests against Himachal Pradesh's Revenue Minister.
- When
- July 26, following cloudbursts and landslides on June 30th.
- Where
- Seraj, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Over the shifting of the College of Horticulture and Forestry and the minister's remarks.
Congress View
BJP View
Political Allegations
Congress View
Accuses BJP of orchestrating protests and claims it is an assault on democracy.
BJP View
BJP officials say the government suppressed democratic rights.
- Incident
- Protests against Revenue Minister
- Location
- Seraj, Himachal Pradesh
- Reason for Protest
- College relocation, minister's remarks
- Charges Filed
- Wrongful restraint, unlawful assembly, rioting
- Deaths from Disaster
- 15
- Missing from Disaster
- 34
