Political Storm Brews Over Flag Insult Allegations in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh's political scene heated up after black flags and shoes were allegedly thrown at a state minister's vehicle carrying the national flag. The incident, occurring in Mandi's Thunag area, has ignited accusations of indecent acts and calls for sedition charges, with regional development issues at its core.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday condemned the alleged act of throwing black flags and shoes at a ministerial vehicle bearing the national flag, branding it as intolerable political misconduct.

The incident unfolded on Friday when BJP supporters protested in Janjheli and Thunag, reportedly targeting Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi's vehicle as it navigated the Seraj Assembly constituency. Negi's visit aimed at assessing Thunag's disaster damage.

With more than 50 individuals booked for disrupting public peace, political tensions have escalated. Revenue Minister Negi called for sedition charges against those involved, attributing the unrest to controversy over the temporary relocation of an educational institution, which he claims was resisted by vested commercial interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)