Gherao (ঘেরাও ) meaning "encirclement," is a word originally from Bengali.
usually, a group of people would surround a politician or a government building until their demands are met, or answers given.
usually, a group of people would surround a politician or a government building until their demands are met, or answers given.
by Reza Rajkumar January 2, 2017
Indian name for a cacelorazo or "noisy protest". The specific Indian variant involves noisily confronting and "mobbing" a political or administrative figure. Used mainly as a verb.
Protesters gheraoed the chief minister at his home yesterday in ongoing agitation over the privatisation of local services.
by Andy February 7, 2005