Maharajganj: BJP MLAs clash during district panchayat meeting, Cong MLA intervenes | WATCH

Maharajganj: During a District Panchayat meeting in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed high drama when two BJP MLAs got into a heated argument over budget allocation. The altercation escalated before Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary intervened, ultimately helping to defuse the situation.

BJP MLAs lock horns over budget dispute

The confrontation reportedly began between BJP MLAs Jayamangal Kannaujiya and Prem Sagar Patel during discussions on budget allocation at the Panchayat meeting. Tempers flared as both leaders exchanged sharp words, with neither willing to back down. The verbal sparring between the two continued to intensify, causing significant disruption to the meeting's proceedings.

Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary steps in, video surfaces

As the situation spiraled out of control, Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary made a timely intervention, stepping in to calm the tensions. Chaudhary, known for his witty remarks, used the opportunity to take a dig at the BJP MLAs, sarcastically remarking that the members should "grab the monsoon offer" amid the ongoing verbal brawl.

His intervention helped settle the dispute between the BJP leaders, allowing the meeting to proceed without further incident.

#यूपी के #महराजगंज में जिला पंचायत की बैठक में आपस में भिड़े BJP MLA, तू-तू मैं-मैं के बाद कांग्रेस MLA के हस्तक्षेप के बाद शांत हुआ मामला !!

बजट आवंटन को लेकर भिड़े थे भाजपा के दो MLA, कांग्रेस MLA वीरेंद्र चौधरी ने चुटकी लेते हुए कहा !!

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Heated exchanges between Kannaujiya and Patel

The core of the dispute stemmed from disagreements over how the district's budget should be allocated, with Jayamangal Kannaujiya and Siswa MLA Prem Sagar Patel engaging in a heated exchange. Both leaders stood their ground, each advocating for different priorities in the budget distribution. However, thanks to Chaudhary's intervention, the situation was eventually brought under control.

This confrontation highlights ongoing tensions within the ruling party over governance and resource distribution at the local level.