Allegations Fly in Controversial Political Worker Shooting
BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy claimed that the killing of a political worker was premeditated and blamed Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy. The shooting occurred during a clash over a banner in Ballari. Video evidence allegedly reveals the involvement of a Congress leader's private gunman in the incident.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Ballari(Ktk) | Updated: 07-01-2026 18:14 IST | Created: 07-01-2026 18:14 IST
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A political clash leading to a fatal shooting has sparked allegations from BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy, who accuses Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy of orchestrating the incident.
The altercation arose on January 1 over a banner near Reddy's house, resulting in the shooting of Rajashekhar, a Congress worker.
Reddy unveiled a video purportedly showing the shooting involving a Congress leader's gunman, demanding immediate action from authorities against the responsible legislator.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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