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Shawl politics sparks heated exchange in Karnataka Legislative Council

Shawl politics sparks heated exchange in Karnataka Legislative Council
Image: The New Indian Express

A discussion on drought in the Legislative Council took an unexpected turn on Wednesday. The exchange began after BJP MLC Naveen Kottige wore a green shawl while speaking on drought and farmers’ issues. Congress MLC S Ravi remarked that Naveen had put on the shawl only when called to speak. The exchange escalated with members raising slogans and entering the well of the House, leading to a tense situation.

Originally reported by The New Indian Express Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
BengaluruKarnataka Legislative CouncilPoliticsDroughtNaveen KottigeS Ravi