Shimla, March 31 -- The opposition BJP staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly premises on the 14th day of the ongoing Budget Session, ahead of the start of proceedings, demanding immediate rollback of the recent hike in entry tax.

The protest was led by Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, who accused the state government of taking "ill-considered decisions" that have triggered tensions along the Himachal-Punjab- Haryana borders.

Addressing mediapersons, Thakur said the issue has escalated into a serious concern, with protests intensifying in border areas and transporters in Punjab and Haryana warning of a blockade.

"We have already raised the issue of entry tax both inside and outside the Assembly, but the government do...