IEC University Bahra University - Shimla Hills

Anirudh Singh

Protesters Breach Shimla Secretariat Gate, Police Use Water Cannons Over UGC Act and Swarn Aayog Demands

Protesters Breach Shimla Secretariat Gate, Police Use Water Cannons Over UGC Act and Swarn Aayog Demands

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October 22, 2026

A massive protest turned tense in Shimla as demonstrators marched to the state secretariat demanding the withdrawal of the new UGC Act and the formation of a Swarn Aayog, leading to a gate breach, police action, and a cabinet minister stepping in with support.

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Slams PM Modi Over Gold and Petrol Appeal

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Slams PM Modi Over Gold and Petrol Appeal

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May 11, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Minister Anirudh Singh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's advice to citizens to avoid buying gold and reduce fuel usage, calling it "anti-people" and an attempt to distract from the country's pressing economic challenges and falling rupee.