India, Jan. 29 -- A meeting of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation descended into disorder due to clashes among Corporators over the formation of a new standing committee.

The altercation prompted the Mayor and Commissioner to leave the session midway, leading to the temporary suspension of proceedings.

The heart of the contention lay in the establishment of the newly proposed standing committee, a body intended to play a significant role in municipal governance. The specifics of the committee's remit and responsibilities were left unsettled, contributing to the unrest among the elected representatives.

In response to the rising tensions, both the Mayor and the Commissioner opted to exit the premises to defuse the situation. This deci...