Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Political Tensions Rise Over Assault Allegations
There was a big fight between two politicians from different parties in a place called Jogulamba Gadwal.
The Congress MP, Mallu Ravi, was accused of hitting a BRS MLA named Vijayudu during an event.
The fight started because they disagreed on who should break a coconut as part of a ceremony.
Videos of the fight were shared online, and many people, especially from the BRS party, were very upset.
They said the Congress MP was being a bully.
But the Congress MP said he was just trying to stop a bigger fight and didn't hit anyone.
Everyone is arguing about what really happened.
Mallu Ravi, a Congress MP, allegedly assaulted BRS MLA Vijayudu during a protocol dispute at an event in Jogulamba Gadwal district.
The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, leading to widespread criticism from BRS leaders.
BRS leaders, including KTR and R. S. Praveen Kumar, condemned the incident as a glaring example of Congress' 'goonda politics' and intimidation tactics.
Mallu Ravi clarified that the social media posts by the opposition were twisting the facts, stating that he called the police to prevent a fight and denied any physical assault.
The dispute arose over the coconut breaking ceremony during a CC road foundation stone laying event in Paipad village.
- Who
- Mallu Ravi (Congress MP), Vijayudu (BRS MLA), BRS leaders including KTR and R. S. Praveen Kumar
- What
- Alleged assault by Mallu Ravi on BRS MLA Vijayudu during a protocol dispute
- When
- Incident occurred on Tuesday during a CC road foundation stone laying event
- Where
- Paipad village, Vaddepally mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district
- Why
- Dispute over coconut breaking ceremony protocol led to the altercation
Congress
BRS
Nature of the Incident
Congress
Mallu Ravi, a Congress MP, allegedly assaulted BRS MLA Vijayudu during a protocol dispute at an event in Jogulamba Gadwal district. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media.
BRS
BRS leaders, including KTR and former IPS officer R. S. Praveen Kumar, condemned the incident as a glaring example of Congress' 'goonda politics' and intimidation tactics against the opposition. They criticized the Congress for humiliating an elected MLA and resorting to physical assault.
Response to the Incident
Congress
Mallu Ravi clarified that the social media posts by the opposition were twisting the facts. He stated that there was no scuffle and that he called the police to prevent a fight. He denied abusing or hitting the MLA, asserting that his actions were to prevent a disturbance.
BRS
BRS leaders demanded accountability and criticized the Congress for its behavior, suggesting that such actions would have consequences in the future.
- Location of Incident
- Paipad village, Vaddepally mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district
- Involved Parties
- Mallu Ravi (Congress MP), Vijayudu (BRS MLA)
- Nature of Dispute
- Protocol dispute over coconut breaking ceremony
- Criticism from BRS
- KTR and R. S. Praveen Kumar condemned the incident as 'goonda politics'
- Mallu Ravi's Defense
- Denied assault, claimed actions were to prevent a fight
