Congress Worker Killed in Clash Over Banner in Karnataka: Tensions Rise Between BJP and Congress Leaders
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A violent clash between supporters of two rival lawmakers in north Karnataka's Ballari has resulted in the death of a Congress worker. Rajashekar, a supporter of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy, died after sustaining a bullet injury during the confrontation on Thursday. The police are investigating the incident to determine who fired the fatal shot. The tensions began when Congress workers attempted to install banners outside the residence of BJP MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy ahead of the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations on January 3. However, Janardhan Reddy's supporters objected, leading to a confrontation and drawing large crowds from both sides. The situation escalated, with stone-throwing reported, prompting the police to use force and issue prohibitory orders as a precautionary measure. Both Bharath Reddy and Janardhan Reddy have accused each other of orchestrating the attack. Bharath Reddy blamed Janardhan Reddy for the violence and demanded immediate arrests, while Janardhan Reddy claimed that the incident was a conspiracy to kill him. The police have deployed additional forces in Ballari to maintain law and order in the region. The incident has sparked a heated exchange between the two politicians, with Bharath Reddy alleging that Janardhan Reddy created the disturbance to spoil the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations. Janardhan Reddy, on the other hand, accused Bharath Reddy and his associates of orchestrating the attack and attempting to intimidate him. The situation remains tense, with both parties trading accusations and the police working to determine the facts of the case.
