India, March 31 -- The BJP staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Tuesday, demanding an immediate rollback of the recent decision to hike the entry tax.

Led by leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur, party members accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of pushing "ill-considered" fiscal measures that have sparked tension along the borders of Punjab and Haryana. Thakur said the move could lead to a potential law-and-order problem as transporters in neighboring states have threatened to halt Himachal-bound traffic from Tuesday midnight.

Thakur said the proposed tax has caused resentment in the border districts of Una, Nahan, Nalagarh, Kangra, and Bilaspur. He warned that the decision could invite retali...