HYDERABAD: BJP Nizamabad MP D Arvind’s visit to Nandipet on Tuesday was marred by violent incidents as protestors set fire to tyres and parked tractors on the road to block the MP’s tour.
Arvind later claimed that his car was damaged in stone pelting by TRS workers, while police resorted to a mild lathicharge to control the protestors at Isanapalli in Nizamabad district. The ruling TRS, however, denied any role in the attack on the MP and said angry turmeric farmers were behind the incident.
The MP was on his way to Noothpally village to take part in programmes funded by MPLADS. “TRS workers tried to obstruct me and police supported these workers. I will complain to the privileges committee of the Lok Sabha against police,” Arvind said. The MP demanded that attempt to murder cases be booked against those who attacked him.
The protestors shouted slogans against Arvind saying that he had failed to keep his promise of getting a turmeric board sanctioned by the Centre for Nizamabad.
Armoor TRS MLA A Jeevan Reddy said the TRS had nothing to do with the protests. Meanwhile, BJP workers were taken into custody by police in Pentipalli mandal for trying to stop the convoy of health minister T Harish Rao, who was on a visit to Nagarkurnool district. The protestors were demanding that job notifications be issued by the government.
