Haveri: Tensions flared in the course of an election marketing campaign rally in Haveri, Karnataka, as Deputy Main Minister DK Shivakumar uncovered himself embroiled in a heated altercation with a Congress worker in the approach slapping him, sparking popular outrage and drawing sharp criticism from the not likely political circles, from the BJP.
The incident unfolded as Shivakumar arrived in Haveri to bolster assist for Congress’s Lok Sabha applicant from Dharwad, Vinoda Asooti. A video capturing the altercation, now circulating speedily on social media, depicts a charged environment as Congress personnel encompass Shivakumar, chanting slogans.
In the viral footage, municipal member Allauddin Maniar can be witnessed making an attempt to tactic Shivakumar, seemingly to engage him in dialogue.
Nevertheless, tensions escalate when Shivakumar reacts by delivering a slap to Maniar, prompting swift intervention from police personnel, who quickly usher Maniar apart as Shivakumar proceeds with his campaign.
The scenario took a political turn when BJP’s IT mobile head, Amit Malviya, seized on the incident, sharing the online video on social media platforms and directing pointed criticism at the Congress social gathering. Malviya’s submit on X browse, “Karnataka’s DCM, DK Shivakumar, slaps Congress Municipal Member Allauddin Maniar although campaigning in Savanur city of Haveri. This is not the first time DK has assaulted a Congress worker.”
Malviya questioned the therapy meted out to Congress workers by their own get together, alleging a pattern of disrespect and marginalisation.
He more speculated on the motivations of Congress workers, casting question on their allegiance amidst
allegations of internal
discord.