Definition of "gherao" [gherao]

• A protest in which a group of people surrounds a politician, building, etc. until demands are met. (noun)
• To surround for this purpose. (verb)

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• "He blacklisted the word gherao and often fought with the Left Front allies for the sake of industry."
• "BJP demands adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss price rise BJP on Sunday said it will 'gherao' Parliament in the first week of March on the issue of price rise."
• "Demonstrations and agitations are now taking place at district levels, but BJP workers from all over the country will 'gherao' Parliament in the first week of March, he added."