BJP vs Congress Showdown At Chandigarh Civic Body Meet Over BR Ambedkar
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Anil Masih, the poll officer who tampered with the ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, targeted the Congress.
Chaos unfolded at the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today, as Congress and BJP councillors clashed over the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar. Anil Masih, the poll officer who tampered with the ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, targeted the Congress and accused Rahul Gandhi of being out on bail, citing the National Herald Case. This triggered a heated exchange among Congress, AAP, and BJP members, culminating in a brawl. #WATCH | Scuffle erupted between Congress and BJP councillors over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation todayNominated councillor Anil Masih had targeted Congress and stated that Rahul Gandhi is out on bail, citing… pic.twitter.com/iZmLidgbT0
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