11 hrs ago
Telangana BJP Chief Detained After Fresh Congress-BJP Clashes
Political arguments between the Congress and BJP have become more serious in Telangana.
The BJP says its offices and a leader’s home were attacked.
It also says the leader’s mother was hurt and a portrait of Sant Ravidas was damaged.
The BJP has asked police to investigate all these claims fairly.
It wants videos, photographs and CCTV recordings preserved.
BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was stopped and detained when he planned to visit the alleged victims.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin criticized the detention.
Police increased security in places where more clashes might happen.
The Telangana BJP alleged attacks on its state office, Nalgonda office and a district leader’s residence.
The party said Congress-linked activists damaged property and injured the mother of BJP leader Nagam Varshit Reddy.
The BJP sought an impartial investigation, preservation of evidence and prosecution under applicable laws.
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest and later detained while planning to visit Nalgonda.
Additional police were deployed after BJP workers allegedly protested at Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy’s camp office.
- Who
- The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress-linked activists, police and named political leaders including N. Ramchander Rao and Nitin Nabin.
- What
- A political dispute involving alleged attacks on BJP offices and a leader’s residence, protests, and the detention of the Telangana BJP chief.
- Where
- Hyderabad and Nalgonda, Telangana, including the BJP state office, the Nalgonda district office and Himagiri Colony.
- When
- The incidents and political actions occurred during the reported escalation of tensions; specific dates were not provided.
- Why
- The BJP sought investigations into the alleged attacks and related damage, while N. Ramchander Rao was detained after planning to visit the alleged victims.
Key facts
- Main allegation
- The BJP alleged that Congress-linked activists attacked its offices and damaged the residence of Nagam Varshit Reddy.
- Reported injury
- The BJP said Varshit Reddy’s mother was assaulted and injured.
- Additional allegation
- The BJP said a portrait of Sant Ravidas was smeared with a black substance.
- Detained leader
- Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest and later detained.
- Requested action
- The BJP called for an impartial investigation, evidence preservation and prosecution under applicable laws.
- Security response
- Police deployed additional personnel at sensitive locations after protests and alleged clashes.
- Legal request
- The BJP requested use of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act if investigators determine it applies.
Quotes
Nitin Nabin
National president of the Bharatiya Janata Party
“When Congress goons attack, the administration stays idle. When BJP leaders visit victims, the Congress administration arrests our leaders. Rahul Gandhi's lectures on the Constitution are a complete sham and Telangana will answer this dictatorial mindset”
NDTV
Sources
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