Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh: Protests Against Minister Lead to FIRs
BJP members and others protested against a minister in Himachal Pradesh over plans to move a college.
The police have taken action, leading to criticism from the BJP.
The Congress party sees the protests as politically motivated.
The protests are against a plan to move a college, with the BJP accusing the government of acting in bad faith.
BJP workers and others protested against Minister Jagat Singh Negi in Seraj.
Protests followed the minister's announcement to relocate the Horticulture and Forestry College.
Police have filed three FIRs against 57 individuals, including BJP members, for the protests.
The BJP has criticized the government's actions, questioning the motive behind the college shift.
The Congress views the protests as orchestrated by BJP, an insult to the minister and the democratic setup.
- Who
- BJP workers, local residents, Minister Jagat Singh Negi, and the police.
- What
- Protests against Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi, followed by FIRs.
- When
- Friday, during Minister Negi's visit, and Saturday.
- Where
- Seraj, Thunag sub division, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Protest against the proposed relocation of the Horticulture and Forestry College.
BJP's View
Congress's View
Motives
BJP's View
The government is acting in bad faith by shifting the college and registering FIRs.
Congress's View
The government's perspective is not in the article.
Police Action
BJP's View
Protesters were manhandled by police.
Congress's View
The government's perspective is not in the article.
- Minister
- Jagat Singh Negi
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, Congress
- Location of Protest
- Seraj, Himachal Pradesh
- College
- Horticulture and Forestry College
- FIRs Filed
- Three
- Individuals Booked
- 57+
