Ballari, Jan. 3 -- : BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy has filed a counter complaint against Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and 41 others in connection with the violent clashes that erupted in Ballari over the installation of banners ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling programme on January 1.
Janardhana Reddy's complaint alleges a conspiracy against him led by Bharath Reddy's supporters. The counter complaint reportedly was registered following complaints earlier filed by Bharath Reddy's camp, which had named Janardhana Reddy and others in First Information Reports (FIRs).
The initial violence erupted when supporters of Bharath Reddy attempted to erect banners near Janardhana Reddy's residence in the Havambhavi area, which led to a clash wit...