Bhindranwale flag issue sparks debate in Himachal Assembly; Jairam Thakur demands Govt intervention over Khalistan stickers on HRTC buses
Babushahi Bureau
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), March 18, 2025: The issue of separatist activities linked to Punjab took center stage in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday.Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur raised concerns over Bhindranwale supporters violating rules in Himachal and staging protests against the state in Punjab.
Thakur alleged that Khalistan supporters have been waving flags in Himachal, and violent clashes have erupted when people opposed them.
He further claimed that the situation is worsening, with Khalistan stickers and posters now being placed on HRTC buses and Himachal-registered vehicles in Punjab. He urged the government to take immediate action on the matter.
Additionally, a significant number of bikers from Punjab have been traveling to Himachal in recent days. Many have been found violating traffic rules while also displaying banned organization flags.
Law enforcement has issued multiple challans in such cases, but growing concerns have led to demands for stricter government intervention.
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