Uttarakhand UKD questions water-cannon action on Gairsain protesters, renews permanent-capital call

The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal has questioned the use of a water cannon against its workers during the Assembly session in Gairsain, accusing the government and administration of suppressing a peaceful democratic protest.

The party raised the issue at a press conference held on Wednesday at its district office in Almora. UKD patron Kashi Singh Airy questioned the police action against workers who, according to the party, were travelling to submit a memorandum on several long-standing demands.

UKD lists 4 main demands

Airy said the delegation wanted to press for Gairsain to be made Uttarakhand’s permanent capital. The party also sought employment for local young people, implementation of a domicile policy and a stronger land law.

According to Airy, these demands concern Uttarakhand’s identity and the rights of people who are native to the state. He said residents should be able to raise such issues peacefully and have their demands placed before the government.

The UKD leader said using a water cannon against the protesters was not justified. He described the action as an infringement of their democratic rights and alleged that it was an attempt to silence their concerns.

Road closure and public inconvenience

Airy also raised the issue of a road being closed by police in Gairsain. He said the closure caused difficulties for members of the public and patients.

He questioned who would be responsible when administrative arrangements designed to manage a protest create problems for ordinary people and those requiring medical access. The statement did not provide further details about the duration of the closure or the number of people affected.

The party’s criticism comes as the Assembly session was taking place in Gairsain. The available account records the UKD’s allegations and demands but does not include a response from the government or police to the questions raised at the press conference.

Party says campaign will continue

The UKD said it would not withdraw its demands for permanent capital status for Gairsain, employment for local youth, implementation of domicile provisions and a stronger land law.

Airy said the party would continue its struggle to take public concerns to the government. The next step identified by the party is continued campaigning on these issues; no further administrative or legal action was specified.

Conclusion

The UKD has condemned the water-cannon action during its Gairsain protest and renewed its demands on permanent capital status, local employment, domicile rights and land-law reform. The government and police response to the party’s allegations was not included in the available report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened to the UKD workers in Gairsain?

The UKD said a water cannon was used against its workers during the Assembly session in Gairsain.

Q. Who questioned the police action?

UKD patron Kashi Singh Airy questioned the police action at a press conference in Almora.

Q. What was the UKD delegation planning to do?

The party said its workers were going to submit a memorandum on their demands.

Q. What are the UKD’s main demands?

The party is seeking permanent capital status for Gairsain, jobs for local youth, implementation of domicile provisions and a stronger land law.

Q. What other issue did Airy raise?

He raised the closure of a road in Gairsain and said it caused difficulties for the public and patients.

Q. Will the UKD withdraw its demands?

No. The party said it would continue its struggle to take public concerns to the government.