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BRS Supporters Clash with Congress Dalit Workers in Telangana Purification Row
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:46 AM
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A row erupted in Telangana involving BRS supporters and Congress Dalit workers during a purification ceremony, leading to clashes that were quelled by police.
A row erupted in Telangana involving supporters of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Dalit workers from the Indian National Congress during a purification ceremony at a local temple.
The incident saw verbal altercations that escalated into a brief scuffle between the two groups. Local police were called to restore order and managed to separate the parties.
Both sides have since called for calm. The BRS has denied any direct involvement in the dispute, while Congress representatives urged their Dalit workers to maintain peace.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between political parties and caste groups in the state.
The incident saw verbal altercations that escalated into a brief scuffle between the two groups. Local police were called to restore order and managed to separate the parties.
Both sides have since called for calm. The BRS has denied any direct involvement in the dispute, while Congress representatives urged their Dalit workers to maintain peace.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between political parties and caste groups in the state.