Post by : Meena Ariff

Chaos broke out at a government meeting in Bidar, Karnataka, when two legislators came dangerously close to a physical confrontation over a land dispute. The tense incident occurred during a session of the Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) held at the Zilla Panchayat Hall, turning what was supposed to be a routine discussion into a dramatic and highly charged confrontation.

The clash involved BJP MLA Siddu Patil and Congress MLC Bhimrao Patil, who engaged in a heated argument regarding encroachment issues on forest land in the Humnabad constituency. According to witnesses, the disagreement began during discussions on land management and allocation under the state development programme. As the debate intensified, both leaders exchanged sharp words, with voices rising and gestures becoming increasingly aggressive.

A video of the incident, which has circulated widely on social media, shows the two legislators yelling at each other while pointing fingers across the room. At one point, Bhimrao Patil, the Congress MLC, stood up and walked toward Siddu Patil in a visibly confrontational manner. Security personnel and fellow leaders intervened just in time to prevent the situation from escalating into a physical fight. The MLC was restrained before he could make any contact with the MLA, averting what could have been a serious clash in front of government officials and staff.

The tense standoff caused significant disruption to the meeting, forcing the District In-charge Minister, Eshwara Khandre, to step in. Recognizing the potential for further escalation, Minister Khandre adjourned the session indefinitely, urging all parties to maintain decorum and address their disputes through proper channels. Sources at the meeting indicated that the incident caused embarrassment for the organizers and highlighted underlying tensions between local leaders over contentious land issues.

Observers say that while clashes between politicians are not uncommon in Karnataka’s charged political environment, incidents of near-physical confrontations during official meetings remain rare and alarming. The event has drawn criticism from citizens and political commentators alike, who stressed the need for lawmakers to resolve differences civilly, especially during formal government proceedings.

As the dust settles, authorities are expected to review security arrangements at future development programme meetings to ensure such incidents do not recur. Meanwhile, both legislators have refrained from making public statements, leaving many to speculate on the political repercussions of the heated encounter.

#Global News