Ballari, Jan. 11 -- Former Karnataka minister and BJP leader Janardhana Reddy on Sunday released a video alleging a pre-planned attack on senior BJP leader Sriramulu during the Ballari banner clash and shooting incident, and strongly criticised the state government and local legislators.
Addressing a press conference at Ballari's Glass House this evening, Reddy claimed that before the clash began, Sriramulu had instructed Satish Reddy to leave the area. However, Satish Reddy allegedly insulted Sriramulu's caste with abusive language and incited others with provocative remarks to attack and kill him.
Reddy described the incident as a "pre-planned" attack, asserting that the banner was only a pretext. He alleged that although the banner had...