Shimla, Aug. 24 -- BJP legislators staged a protest on the premises of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday, the third day of the Monsoon Session, alleging large-scale and "organised corruption" under the Congress government and accusing the state government of avoiding discussions on issues of public importance.

Speaking to reporters in Shimla during the protest, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said the BJP wanted the Assembly to function and raise issues concerning unemployment, corruption, law and order and healthcare, but alleged that the government was trying to evade discussions.

Thakur also said the BJP had submitted a written complaint to the Shimla police seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leader and Rajya S...