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BJP Leader Objects to Stage Seating at Maihar Event
A public programme was held in Maihar on Wednesday.
BJP leader Vishwanath Tiwari was not given a chair on the stage.
He became upset and argued with some people there.
A video of the disagreement later spread on social media.
The report says he used abusive language and tried to leave.
Other leaders calmed him down and found him a seat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to the gathering online.
The event was attended by local representatives, officials, party workers and residents.
A video showing BJP district convener Vishwanath Tiwari arguing over a stage chair at an event in Maihar went viral on Friday.
The incident occurred on Wednesday during a Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha programme.
Tiwari reportedly became angry after he was not provided a chair on the stage and argued with party leaders.
The video reportedly captures Tiwari using abusive language and attempting to leave the venue.
Other leaders persuaded Tiwari to stay and arranged a seat for him on stage.
- Who
- BJP district convener Vishwanath Tiwari, other BJP leaders and attendees; Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering virtually.
- What
- Tiwari argued after not being given a chair on stage; leaders later persuaded him to stay and arranged a seat.
- Where
- The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha programme on Maa Sharda Temple Road in Maihar district headquarters, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday; the video went viral on Friday.
- Why
- Tiwari was reportedly upset because he was not given a chair on the stage.
Tiwari’s objection
Other leaders’ response
Stage seating dispute
Tiwari’s objection
Tiwari reportedly objected after he was not given a chair on the stage and expressed his anger in front of leaders and officials.
Other leaders’ response
Other BJP leaders tried to calm him, persuaded him to remain at the venue and arranged a seat for him.
Key facts
- Event
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha
- Incident day
- Wednesday
- Video circulated
- Friday
- Location
- Maa Sharda Temple Road, Maihar district headquarters, Madhya Pradesh
- Leader involved
- BJP district convener Vishwanath Tiwari
- Virtual address
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined and addressed the gathering virtually
- Resolution
- Other leaders persuaded Tiwari to stay and arranged a stage seat for him
Sources
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