Cong spokesperson accuses journalist Rajat Sharma of verbal abuse during live debate; Shares video
New Delhi: In a heated turn of events, Congress spokesperson Dr. Ragini Nayak has accused senior journalist Rajat Sharma of verbally abusing her during a live television debate. The incident, which has been captured on video, has sparked significant outrage. Nayak shared the footage on social media to back her claim.
The alleged incident occurred during a discussion on the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. Nayak claims that Sharma was caught on camera using a Hindi expletive, "Kya beh****od," directed at her.
Nayak posted the video clip on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "The first video was brought to my attention on 'X'! In this video, @RajatSharmaLive is seen using an obscene curse word against me On Air! I did a fact-check! I retrieved the raw footage of this same video from the channel (the second video). What could be a lower level of journalism than this? Do you have any answer, Rajat Sharma?"
The video rapidly went viral, eliciting strong reactions from the public and other journalists. One user criticized Sharma's conduct, posting, "Shame on you @RajatSharmaLive. u are pathetic. How can one senior journalist behave like this?" Another user expressed, "Oh my goodness, he has clearly insulted you." Journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani also weighed in, saying, "Did Rajat Sharma really abuse @NayakRagini on air? Unbelievable, condemnable."
However, some netizens defended Sharma, suggesting he might have been misheard. One user wrote, "Rajat Sharma said 'Kya Behas Karu'?"
The Congress party has demanded a public apology from Rajat Sharma. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X, stating, "Rajat Sharma is a famous media personality. He has his own political leanings, but for a key spokesperson of the Congress, who is a woman, to use such derogatory language is completely unacceptable and should be strongly condemned. There is an urgent need for an unconditional public apology in this matter."
पहला वीडियो ‘X’ पर मेरे संज्ञान में लाया गया !
— Dr. Ragini Nayak (@NayakRagini) June 10, 2024
इसमें @RajatSharmaLive On Air मुझे एक भद्दी गाली देते हुए दिख रहे हैं !
मैंने Factcheck किया !
चैनल से इसी वीडियो का Raw Footage निकाला (दूसरा वीडियो)
पत्रकारिता का इससे गिरा हुआ स्तर क्या होगा ?
कोई जवाब है आपके पास रजत शर्मा ? pic.twitter.com/0GrQgYIPrl
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Belthangady: Heavy storm causes extensive damage in Maladi
Belthangady: A heavy storm swept through Maladi and Sonandur in the Belthangady taluk on Friday, causing extensive damage. The wind, which began in the morning, intensified by the evening, resulting in widespread destruction.
The Shantidhama Ashram in Maladi suffered significant damage, with the roof of the building completely destroyed. Fortunately, all occupants of the ashram escaped unharmed.
Reports indicate that approximately 11 houses in Maladi and Sonandur were damaged due to the heavy winds. Numerous trees were uprooted, and agricultural damage, particularly to nut trees, was extensive. Detailed information about the agricultural losses is yet to be ascertained.
Under the leadership of Puneeth Kumar, the president of Maladi Gram Panchayat, an emergency relief operation was conducted in the affected areas, clearing the fallen trees. The effort was supported by former president Baby Suvarna, Development Officer Rajasekhara Rai, Secretary Gunakara Hegde, Gram Panchayat member Umesh, and other officials, who visited and inspected the damaged sites.
