Tensions Rise at Kempe Gowda Jayanti in Chickballapur Amid Political Clash
A public event in Chickballapur saw escalating tensions between Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar and JD(S) workers, culminating in a physical confrontation.
During the Kempe Gowda Jayanti celebration in Chickballapur, tensions flared between Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar and JD(S) party workers.
The situation escalated when footwear was reportedly thrown at Eshwar, highlighting the intensity of the confrontation.
This incident underscores the ongoing political rivalries in the region, with both Congress and JD(S) involved in the altercation.
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Update at 17:48 UTC on 2026-06-27
The Hindu reported Tension prevailed in Chickballapur town for sometime after a confrontation between Pradeep Eshwar, Congress MLA, and JD(S) workers erupted during a Kempe Gowda Jayanti programme, reaching a flashpoint as a slipper was allegedly hurled at th.
Sources: The Hindu