Himachal Budget Session LIVE: Deputy CM and Opposition Leader Debate, Opposition Walks Out
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Himachal Budget Session: Opposition Walks Out Amidst Mafia Allegations
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News18•19-03-2026, 16:46
Himachal Budget Session: Opposition Walks Out Amidst Mafia Allegations
•Himachal Pradesh Budget Session's second day saw opposition protest and walkout.
•BJP MLAs accused the state government of patronizing various mafias including drug, mining, and forest.
•Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur cited an incident in Sirmaur where over 300 trees were felled despite permission for 25, alleging Congress proximity of the culprit.
•The arrest of Congress leader Anil Dadwal over a social media post about PM Modi was raised in the Assembly, with MLAs demanding government intervention.
•Congress MLAs argued Dadwal's arrest under non-bailable sections by Delhi Police infringes on freedom of expression.
