Police used water cannons at Junglechatti to stop Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) workers marching towards Gairsain in support of their demand to make the town Uttarakhand’s permanent capital.
The action took place as the UKD members advanced towards Gairsain. The available report does not provide details about arrests, injuries or the number of people involved in the march.
Congress protest at Bhararisain
Separately, Congress members held a protest outside the Vidhan Sabha at Bhararisain. The protesters raised several issues, including corruption, unemployment, inflation, women’s safety and poor healthcare.
They also shouted slogans against the government during the demonstration. The available information does not specify the government’s response to the Congress protest or whether any formal memorandum was submitted.
The 2 protests focused on different demands. The UKD mobilisation centred on Gairsain’s status as the permanent capital, while the Congress demonstration highlighted governance and public concerns.
What happens next
No further official action, statement or administrative decision is identified in the available material. The immediate verified developments are the use of water cannons at Junglechatti and the Congress protest outside the assembly complex at Bhararisain.
Conclusion
UKD workers demanding permanent-capital status for Gairsain were stopped at Junglechatti with water cannons, while Congress members separately protested outside the Bhararisain Vidhan Sabha over public and governance issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why were UKD workers marching?
They were marching to demand Gairsain as Uttarakhand’s permanent capital.
Q. Where were the UKD workers stopped?
They were stopped at Junglechatti.
Q. What action did police take at Junglechatti?
Police used water cannons to stop the march.
Q. Where did Congress members protest?
Congress members protested outside the Vidhan Sabha at Bhararisain.
Q. Which issues did Congress raise?
They raised concerns about corruption, unemployment, inflation, women’s safety and poor healthcare.
Q. What slogans did the Congress protesters raise?
They shouted slogans against the government.
