BJP, Congress Workers Clash Over Bidhuri's Remarks In Hyderabad — Video

The protest organised by the Youth Congress to burn an effigy of BJP MP Bidhuri escalated into chaos when some workers marched toward the BJP office in Nampally, Hyderabad.

Amid protests against BJP MP Bidhuri's remarks, a scuffle erupted between Congress and BJP workers, resulting in one injured BJP worker.

Source : ANI

A scuffle between Congress and BJP activists broke out after leaving a BJP worker injured in alleged stone pelting amid a protest by Youth Congress workers against Delhi BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remarks on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The incident prompted a verbal spat between the BJP and the ruling government, however, state Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud pulled up the Youth Congress workers.

As per the PTI report, a protest organised by the Youth Congress to burn an effigy of BJP MP Bidhuri escalated into chaos when some workers marched toward the BJP office in Nampally, Hyderabad, and allegedly tried to force their way in, police said.

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Stones were reportedly thrown at the BJP office, leading to injuries. While BJP leaders claimed three people were hurt, police confirmed that one worker sustained a head injury and was reviewing video footage to verify the events.

After the slogan-raising by Youth Congress activists, BJP workers emerged from their office, resulting in a scuffle where sticks were used. Police intervened, detaining the Youth Congress workers and promising to file cases based on complaints.

In a counter-protest, later, BJP workers moved toward the Congress headquarters, Gandhi Bhavan, tearing banners and squatting on the road. Police dispersed them using force and took them into custody.

G Kishan Reddy Demands Explanation From Hyderabad CM

Lashing out at the attack on the BJP office by Congress workers, Union Minister and state BJP president G Kishan Reddy demanded an explanation from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He claimed that police were inactive spectators when the BJP office was "attacked". He questioned the city police commissioner about the behaviour of the police.

Kishan Reddy also emphasised that the BJP would continue holding the state's Congress government accountable for its unfulfilled election promises, despite recent "attacks." He stated that the BJP opposes any form of physical violence but warned that if compelled, the party's actions could lead to law and order issues in the state.

State Congress President B. Mahesh Kumar Goud condemned BJP MP Bidhuri's controversial remarks but stressed that protests must remain democratic, rejecting any form of violence. He also criticised the conduct of BJP leaders during the incident.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, strongly denouncing Bidhuri's comments, said he had discussed the protest with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president. Both leaders disapproved of physical violence and stated they were unaware of the incident beforehand.

Vikramarka urged BJP leaders, who campaign under the banner of Indian culture, to denounce Bidhuri's remarks. He reaffirmed that the Congress government is committed to upholding the rule of law and called on leaders of all political parties to condemn attacks on party offices and promote peaceful, democratic discourse.