Tensions Flare Between Congress and BRS Workers at Vengal Rao Nagar

Mild clashes occurred at Vengal Rao Nagar during the Jubilee Hills by-election, as Congress workers alleged money distribution by BRS supporters, who denied the claims. Police intervened to disperse both groups, ensuring voting continued smoothly at the booth.

HYDERABAD: Mild tension prevailed at Vengal Rao Nagar when heated arguments were exchanged between Congress and BRS workers over allegations of money distribution during Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll on Tuesday.

The Congress leaders at booth number 180 on spotting a few BRS party workers tried to attack them, alleging that they were distributing money. However, the BRS workers, who were only helping people check their name in the voter list, alleged that the Congress party workers were levying false allegations and trying to attack them to instill fear among voters.

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The police reached the spot and dispersed both groups.