Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh CM Slams Protestors For Insulting Tricolor
The government is upset because some people threw black flags and shoes at a minister's car with the Indian flag on it during a protest.
This was because of a decision to move a local college.
The Chief Minister says this is disrespectful.
The protesters were upset about the college move, and the government is accusing them of causing trouble, with some being arrested.
The other political party, BJP, is criticizing the government for this action and accusing them of making political gains out of a disaster.
Protestors threw black flags and shoes at the Revenue Minister's vehicle.
Himachal Pradesh CM condemned the act as an insult to the tricolor.
The incident occurred during a protest against the college's relocation.
Over 50 people were booked for the protest.
BJP leaders accused Congress of politicizing the disaster.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, BJP workers and protesters.
- What
- Protests against the relocation of the College of Forestry and Horticulture in Himachal Pradesh, and alleged insult of the national flag.
- When
- July 28th, 2024 (as reported)
- Where
- Seraj Assembly constituency in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Protest against the relocation of a college.
Government's Position
BJP's Stance
Flag Incident
Government's Position
The actions against the minister were disrespectful and should be condemned.
BJP's Stance
The actions against the minister were disrespectful and should be condemned.
College Relocation
Government's Position
The relocation was necessary and done after student and parent requests
BJP's Stance
The relocation was unnecessary, as students were staying in paying guest houses with no proper infrastructure for them.
Political Motivations
Government's Position
BJP is politicizing the disaster.
BJP's Stance
Congress is playing politics during a disaster.
- Incident
- Protest against relocation
- Location
- Seraj, Himachal Pradesh
- Key figures
- Chief Minister Sukhu and Revenue Minister Negi
- Political Parties
- Congress, BJP
- Actions
- Throwing black flags and shoes at the minister's car
Sources
Sedition case should be registered against protesters who ‘insulted’ national flag on my car: Himachal minister
Himachal Revenue Minister defends college relocation, alleges BJP insulted national flag during protest