Mumbai, Jul 23 (PTI) BJP MLC Sadabhau Khot has said the recent scuffle between the supporters of two MLAs on the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan premises was a befitting reply to those intoxicated by power for the past five decades.
Supporters of NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad and those of BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar clashed on the premises of the state legislature complex last Thursday, a day after the two leaders had an altercation. A verbal exchange soon escalated into a physical confrontation in the lobby area, as per the video footage that went viral on social media.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar and leaders of various parties condemned the incident. Both Padalkar and Awhad later expressed regret over the episode in the Lower House.
Addressing a public rally in Sangli district on Tuesday evening, Khot, a former state minister, said, “A courageous youth from Atpadi-Khanapur in Sangli shattered the arrogance of those drunk on power for 50 years. He sent out a message that he can dominate Mumbai, not them.” Although Khot did not name anyone, his remarks were apparently in praise of Padalkar and targeted at Awhad. The undivided NCP, of which Awhad was a part, was in power in the state with the Congress between 1999 and 2014.
“They (opposition) complained that we used foul language against them. I said this is the normal language we use in our place. The real cuss words are yet to be used. If we use those words, you will not be in a position to show your face to anyone,” he said. PTI ND NP
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