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Congress MLA Accuses Telangana Minister of Death Threat
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What Happened?
A rift has emerged in Telangana's Congress as MLA T Laxmikantha Rao accused Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha of threatening him during a confrontation in Delhi. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a party appointment.
Key points
- T Laxmikantha Rao accused C Damodar Rajanarasimha of using vulgar language and threatening to kill him.
- The confrontation occurred at Hotel Shangri-La in Delhi.
- Rao claims the dispute arose from his alleged role in appointing Chandra Shekar Reddy as DCC president.
- He denied influencing the appointment and questioned the minister's hostility.
- Rao alleged that Rajanarasimha previously pressured him to support illegal sand-mining activities.
- Witnesses to the confrontation included Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Rangareddy and a local journalist.
Key insights
- The allegations could further strain relationships within the Telangana Congress.
- Potential legal implications may arise if the threats are substantiated.
- The incident may affect public perception of the Congress party's unity.
Why it matters
This incident highlights internal conflicts within the Telangana Congress party.
Entities
C Damodar Rajanarasimha· PersonT Laxmikantha Rao· PersonTelangana· StateHotel Shangri-La· Location
Source
India Today
