Feb 21 • 23:05 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Tension in Telangana! Clash between Congress and BJP workers, MLA's car overturned

A violent clash erupted in Kamarreddy, Telangana, between Congress and BJP workers following a dispute over land allegations involving a state government advisor and a BJP MLA.

Tension escalated in Kamarreddy, Telangana, on Saturday as a fierce clash broke out between Congress and BJP workers over a land dispute. The conflict began when state government advisor Mohammad Ali Shabbir accused BJP MLA Venkata Ramana Reddy of encroaching upon the relevant land. The situation escalated when former Sarpanch and Congress leader Giri Reddy Mahendra Reddy, along with his supporters, marched to the MLA's office, chanting slogans against him, further inflaming the atmosphere.

As the situation deteriorated, both sides confronted each other leading to widespread chaos. Videos from the scene revealed police officers attempting to disperse the crowd and restore order as the altercation unfolded. During the turmoil, Mahendra Reddy’s vehicle was damaged and overturned, highlighting the violence that erupted during the clash. Social media reactions included denouncements of the incident, with some labeling it as an unacceptable act of political violence in a democracy.

Political figures like N. Ramachandra Rao criticized the events, calling for accountability and emphasizing the need to address such political violence. The incident not only underscores the rising tensions between political parties in Telangana but also raises concerns about the safety and security of political discourse in the region, which is becoming increasingly polarized.

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