Shimla, June 7 -- High drama unfolded during the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected zila parishad members in Shimla on Saturday after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, media personnel and supporters were asked to leave the venue by the district administration, triggering protests and heated exchanges.

The BJP leaders and workers, raised slogans against the district administration and during the commotion, there was also alleged jostling involving officials, including deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap.

Following the commotion, the election for the Zila Parishad chairperson and vice-chairperson was postponed.

The BJP supporters resorted to sloganeering as Kashyap ordered the family members and supporters of Zila Parishad members ...