Congress MLA Throws Microphone in Anger at Uttarakhand Fair

A political controversy erupted at the Jauljibi Fair in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district on Saturday after Congress MLA Harish Singh Dhami allegedly threw a microphone in anger. The Dharchula legislator was reportedly upset over not being given an opportunity to address the gathering from the stage. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the fair and formally inaugurated the event before leaving the venue after some time. Following his departure, Harish Singh Dhami arrived on the stage along with his supporters and protested, claiming that he had been denied an opportunity to speak despite being the president of the fair. He further alleged that when he later tried to address the gathering, the microphone was switched off.

Angered by the incident, the MLA allegedly threw the microphone and damaged the arrangements on the stage, including the podium and chairs. He also criticised the state government and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, triggering political reactions. The BJP criticised the Congress MLA, calling his behaviour shameful and questioning the conduct of an elected representative. The incident has sparked a fresh political debate in the state.