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Karnataka MLA Faces Outrage After Curt Public Grievance Exchange
A resident went to a meeting to ask an elected representative for help.
He wanted protection for government land that he said had been taken over and built on.
The meeting was part of a programme meant to hear people’s problems.
A video appears to show MLA H.V. Venkatesh becoming impatient.
The MLA allegedly told the resident to give his application and leave.
He also appeared to ask the man to go outside when he continued speaking.
The video spread widely online.
Many people criticized the interaction because grievance meetings are supposed to let residents explain their problems.
A video shows Pavagada MLA H.V. Venkatesh telling a resident to submit his application and leave.
The incident occurred during the Praja Seva Abhiyan inauguration at YN Hosakote in Karnataka.
Resident Ramajjinappa sought protection for about three acres of government land at Sante Maidan.
He alleged that the land had been encroached upon and houses had been built there.
The video went viral, prompting criticism that the resident was not allowed to fully explain his grievance.
- Who
- Pavagada MLA H.V. Venkatesh and resident Ramajjinappa were involved in the exchange.
- What
- A video appears to show the MLA curtly dismissing a resident during a public grievance meeting.
- Where
- YN Hosakote in Pavagada taluk, Karnataka.
- When
- The incident occurred during the inauguration of the Praja Seva Abhiyan; the article does not provide a date.
- Why
- Ramajjinappa was seeking protection for about three acres of government land that he alleged had been encroached upon.
Key facts
- MLA
- H.V. Venkatesh, Congress MLA from Pavagada
- Resident
- Ramajjinappa
- Programme
- Praja Seva Abhiyan
- Location
- YN Hosakote, Pavagada taluk, Karnataka
- Land at issue
- About three acres of government land at Sante Maidan
- Resident’s allegation
- The land had been encroached upon and houses constructed on it
- Public reaction
- The video went viral and triggered criticism from residents and social media users
Quotes
HV Venkatesh
Congress MLA representing Pavagada in Karnataka
“Just give your application and leave.”
NDTV
“Go out. You're speaking again.”
NDTV
Sources
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