Ballari, Jan. 2 -- Senior BJP leader B. Sriramulu on Friday alleged a "pre-planned conspiracy" behind the violent clash in Ballari that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man. He said such lawlessness had "never been seen in our entire lives."

Speaking to the media in Ballari on Friday, Sriramulu said Rajasekhar Reddy, who died during police firing, should not have lost his life "irrespective of which party he belonged to." "A 26-year-old Rajasekhar Reddy died in the firing that took place yesterday. I pray to God on behalf of my party," he said.

The violence erupted outside the residence of BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy on Thursday following a dispute over the installation of a banner for an event linked to the unveiling of a statue of Ma...