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Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after party fracas
The Hindu··5 Sept
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was hospitalised late Friday after an altercation at a party worker's house in Kerala's Chirayankeezhu constituency. Police said she and private secretary Palayam Pradeep visited around 11 p.m. to settle a dispute from a project meeting. Video showed her grappling with a worker. Police said they will record statements and register an FIR.
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What It Means For You
- Residents in Chirayankeezhu await police action after video of the altercation spread on social media.
- A district panchayat member accused Haridas and Pradeep of trespass and assault.
- Police said they will inform the Speaker's office about the incident.
What's Happening
- Local Congress workers had protested Pradeep giving instructions to civic contractors at a bloc panchayat meeting.
- Haridas and Pradeep's rapprochement attempt at the worker's house reportedly turned violent.
- Sub-Inspector N Ansar was at the taluk hospital to record the legislator's statement.
Kerala Congress Internal Disputes
- Haridas represents the Chirayankeezhu constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district.
- The fracas left toppled chairs and damage inside the party worker's living room.
- Police said Haridas has accused her party compatriot of assaulting her.
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