Karnataka: BJP, JD(S) Workers Clash At Joint Meeting Amid Lok Sabha Alliance In Tumakuru

A joint meeting convened on Monday in Tumakuru, Karnataka turned chaotic as clashes broke out between party workers on stage in Thuruvekere during an election campaign for their alliance candidate.

Tensions flared when JD(S) MLA MT Krishnappa accused BJP leader Kondajji Vishwanath of being responsible for his defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

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Tensions escalated between workers of BJP and JD(S) as they both clashed with each other During a joint party gathering held in Tumakuru, Karnataka on Monday. Despite the alliance formed by leaders of both parties in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections, on-ground realities painted a different picture, with minor conflicts erupting among workers of both parties.

According to ANI, a clash erupted between JDS and BJP workers during a joint coordination meeting in Turuvekere, Tumakuru district yesterday

#WATCH | A clash erupted between JDS and BJP workers during a joint coordination meeting in Turuvekere, Tumakuru district yesterday#Karnataka pic.twitter.com/h14D7w0RTJ

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A joint meeting convened on Monday in Tumakuru, Karnataka turned chaotic as clashes broke out between party workers on stage in Thuruvekere during an election campaign for their alliance candidate, Somanna.

Tensions flared when JD(S) MLA MT Krishnappa accused BJP leader Kondajji Vishwanath of being responsible for his defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, sparking the altercation.

Vishwanath, formerly associated with JD(S) before joining BJP, appeared visibly aggrieved. However, before he could address the gathering, Somanna intervened, preventing him from speaking. Many JD(S) workers present acknowledged that there was truth in the MLA's statement.

The BJP and JD(S) formed an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. During a press conference in Bengaluru, JD(S) leader and former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said, "In today's core committee meeting of the party, discussions were held on upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The JDS-BJP alliance was also discussed. We are fielding only 3 candidates in this election. NDA alliance will win this election and again Narendra Modi will become the prime minister."

The JD(S) contested the previous Lok Sabha elections in alliance with Congress party.