Uttarakhand: Congress MLA Harish Dhami Calls CM Pushkar Dhami 'Coward', Hurls Mic At Jauljibi Fair | Video

A political clash erupted at the Uttarakhand Jauljibi Fair in Pithoragarh district on Saturday, as Congress MLA Harish Singh Dhami launched a personal attack on Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Congress representative called the Chief Minister a "coward" and boldly challenged him to contest in the upcoming elections from the Dharchula constituency. The confrontation took place shortly after Pushkar Singh Dhami left the venue.

Harish Dhami, who was assigned to preside over the fair, alleged that he was not given the chance to speak to the audience. Frustrated after his microphone was turned off, he flung it at the individual operating the sound system, igniting a commotion. A video capturing Harish Dhami's angry outburst moments before his speech went viral on social media.

The situation escalated when the MLA descended from the stage, picked up a chair, and attempted to strike people present. He also allegedly grabbed someone by the collar and tried to slap them, though he did not succeed in delivering the blow. Meanwhile, supporters of Harish Dhami joined the altercation, creating a disturbance on the stage.

Police officers present at the venue intervened to quell the situation and prevent it from escalating further. Harish Dhami further intensified his political confrontation with the Chief Minister by daring Pushkar Singh Dhami to contest the elections from Dharchula. He stated that if his party entrusted him with the responsibility, he would contest from any constituency and defeat the Chief Minister.