KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Congress has begun a village outreach campaign in the Someshwar assembly constituency, focusing on development projects that remain incomplete. The first stop was Chanoli, where a bridge has reportedly remained unfinished for about 13 years despite repeated demands from villagers and the gram pradhan. Leaders said the campaign will visit other villages.
Nainital
A major political confrontation unfolds in Uttarakhand as Congress plans to march from Parade Ground to the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun, claiming over 25,000 supporters. In response, BJP organizes Ambedkar-centered dharnas in all 19 organizational districts to promote social harmony and counter what it calls caste-driven politics.
Others
A concerted effort by former minister Navprabhat aims to rally party workers from multiple blocks to Dehradun for a planned Sept 7 demonstration at the Chief Minister’s residence. The drive centers on addressing unemployment, Dalit issues, the Ankita Bharadari case, and paper leaks, demanding clear government answers.
Bageshwar
In Bageshwar, Congress activists continued a sit-in at the district office, demanding a transparent inquiry into alleged irregularities in approximately 28 crore rupees from the District Mineral Foundations (DMF) fund. They urged examination of records related to DMF utilization and a high‑level official inquiry into the matter, with a public report.
Rudrapur
In Rudrapur, BJP officials including Mayor Vikas Sharma and MLA Shiv Arora led a demonstration against what they called Congress-led anti-people policies. Demonstrators gathered outside the district collectorate on National Highway, and a protester-turned-chant targeted Congress. Several senior party workers and representatives joined, signaling continued efforts to voice public discontent against the party.
