Congress Kota MLA shaves head in protest against Ashok Gehlot
Kota(PTI): Congress MLA Bharat Singh on Tuesday shaved his head as a mark of protest against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot whom he accused of protecting a corrupt minister and ignoring his advice.
The incident took place four days after state Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ashok Chandana staged a 'dharna' on electricity issues against his own government at Bundi district headquarters.
The Sangod MLA and his supporters also burned an effigy of Ravan on Tuesday outside his residence in the Gumanpura area in Kota city.
He shaved his head in the morning as the inaugural of Chambal Riverfront was underway with fanfare.
Singh also sent a letter to Gehlot earlier accusing him of protecting state Mining Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya, whom he referred to as 'Bhaya.'
Singh in his letter accused Gehlot of trading off his integrity and principles to protect the minister as he "offered" him his hair to mark his capitulation.
"It is a mark of protest against the CM," Singh told reporters.
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Himachal: 6 killed as tree falls on vehicles after landslide near Manikaran Gurudrawa
Shimla (PTI): Six people died after a huge tree fell on several vehicles following a landslide near Gurudwara Manikarn Sahib in Himachal's Kullu district on Sunday, officials said.
A tree on the mountain opposite the gurudwara got uprooted following a storm and landslide. It fell on some vehicles parked on the road, killing six and injuring three others, they said.
The injured have been sent to Jari Hospital for treatment, the officials added.
Medical teams, police and revenue officials are present at the spot and coordinating rescue and relief operations, said Kullu's Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Shukla told reporters at the spot.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur have expressed deep grief over the incident.
CM Sukhu has directed the district administration to extend all possible assistance to the victims and their families.
He has also instructed officers to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.
This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.
