Patiala, June 30

Farmers, local villagers and AAP workers today gheraoed Cabinet Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, who was in Bhadson to lay the foundation stone of a 18-ft road from Chahal village to Kalsana.

As soon as the minister reached the venue, hundreds of farmers gathered there and started raising anti-government slogans. The minister took cover in a nearby shop, where he stayed for some time. The police had no option but to use mild force to maintain law and order. “The state has no power; no jobs for youths; roads are in a bad shape and the trade of drugs continues unabated. Only those close to ministers are minting money,” said farmer union leaders, who were accompanied by AAP workers.

Dharamsot blamed AAP workers for disturbing peace in the state. “Our government has fulfilled a majority of promises and implemented several pro-people schemes,” the minister claimed. — TNS