Internal rift in Congress erupts during Khairatabad meeting

Hyderabad, June 14 -- Differences within the Congress party surfaced openly today during a meeting of the Khairatabad Assembly constituency in Hyderabad, where a heated argument broke out between MLA Danam Nagender and Corporator Vijaya Reddy.

The clash between the two leaders led to slogan-shouting by their supporters, creating chaos at the meeting. As the situation escalated, Secunderabad DCC president Rohan Reddy reportedly left the venue. The meeting was held at Lake View in Banjara Hills.

Sources said that tensions had been simmering over recent incidents, including a controversy at a rice distribution event in Himayatnagar. During that event, Vijaya Reddy's supporters protested the absence of her photo on publicity material. She had...