Angry BJP workers hit leaders’ photos with slippers
Mysuru: Disgruntled over ticket denial to Vijayendra, BJP workers hit the photos of the party leaders with slippers to vent their anger.
The BJP workers, who got to know that Yeddyurappa is staying in a hotel on Mysuru-Nanjangudu road after getting escaped from Nanjangudu convention, besieged the hotel.
The angry BJP men then staged a flash protest by hitting the photos of union ministers Anantkumar, Anant Kumar Hegde, MP Pratap Simha and R Ashok with slippers. The protesters burnt saffron and BJP flags.
Ramdas gheraoed
The situation took a turn to the worse when former Minister S.A. Ramdas, who is contesting from Krishnaraja constituency, entered the scene which led to a fresh outburst. He was heckled by the workers and was whisked out of the hotel to the road.
Mr. Ramdas tried to make a statement but was shouted down as the activists demanded that he withdraw from fray, bringing the simmering discontent in the BJP in Mysuru to the fore. An emotional Mr. Ramdas announced that he would refuse to contest in case Mr. Vijayendra was not fielded from Varuna.
Lathi Charge
The police had to intervene and resort to lathi charge to bring the situation under control.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
