Congress district president Chirag Fartyal was placed under house arrest at his residence in Bishang during Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s visit to Champawat, according to the report. Police personnel were deployed outside his home from 5:00 in the morning on Sunday.
The police presence continued until the Chief Minister’s programme concluded. After the event ended, the police administration removed its deployment from outside Fartyal’s residence.
Fartyal’s allegation
Fartyal said police place him under house arrest at his home or another location whenever the Chief Minister visits the area. He said the action disrupts his work and limits his political activities.
The Congress leader also said such restrictions affect his ability to carry out his responsibilities as district president. The report does not include a police or administration response to his allegations.
Warning of a protest
Fartyal warned that Congress workers would begin a sit-in protest at the proposed venue of the Chief Minister’s programme 3 days in advance if similar restrictions were imposed during future visits.
His statement sets out the Congress district unit’s proposed response to any further restrictions on its workers during the Chief Minister’s programmes. The immediate deployment outside his residence ended after the Sunday event.
Conclusion
Police kept Congress district president Chirag Fartyal under house arrest during Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s Champawat visit, while Fartyal said the action disrupted his activities and warned of protests 3 days before future programme venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was placed under house arrest?
Chirag Fartyal, the Congress district president, was placed under house arrest at his residence.
Q. Where was Fartyal kept under house arrest?
He was kept under house arrest at his residence in Bishang.
Q. When was police deployed outside his home?
Police were deployed from 5:00 in the morning on Sunday.
Q. When did the police deployment end?
The deployment was removed after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s programme ended.
Q. What did Fartyal say about the action?
He said the restrictions disrupted his work and political activities.
Q. What warning did Fartyal issue?
He warned that Congress workers would hold a sit-in protest at the proposed programme venue 3 days before future events if similar restrictions continued.
