Tensions flared near Durveshali dargah in Rajanna-Sircilla district after officials demolished a shed built for devotees, triggering a standoff between villagers and BJP workers. Police intervened to prevent a clash between villagers and the BJP workers.
Stating that this was because he was relentlessly questioning the government, Rama Rao said he would not fear cases and arrests as long as he had the support of party workers.