In a live television debate, passions ran high as BRS Quthbullapur MLA, K.P.Vivekanand, who is also vying for re-election, and the BJP’s spirited contender, Kuna Srisailam Goud, locked horns in a war of words.Both leaders exchanged accusations of land-related matters, each defending their stance vehemently.
The atmosphere grew more intense when Goud, in a pointed remark, mentioned Vivekanand’s father in connection with land matters.At this juncture, Vivekanand surged towards Goud, seizing him by the collar.
Quick to respond, police swiftly intervened, working to restore order.
The room crackled with tension, as members from both parties rushed towards the stage, sending barricades flying, chairs clattering, and slogans soaring into the air.
Leaders from the BJP swiftly rallied around their beleaguered colleague.G.Kishan Reddy, Union Minister and State BJP Chief, urged the police to register a case against the BRS MLA and conduct a thorough investigation.Reddy did not mince words, accusing BRS leadership, including Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao and party MLAs, of land-related impropriety.
Condemnation poured in from various quarters.Goshamahal MLA T.Raja Singh expressed his disapproval, deploring Vivekanand’s actions as an exhibition of frustration and hubris.
Speaking on the incident, BJP spokesperson N.V.Subhash attributed the flare-up to the BRS candidate’s inability to accept the impending electoral outcome.He noted that resorting to physical confrontation was a stark testament to their anxiety over the impending defeat.
This clash of words and tempers on live television serves as a stark reminder of the charged political climate in Telangana.It is a call for reflection on the importance of civility and respectful discourse in the
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