The police have booked Banti Bhangdiya, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Chimur constituency in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, for an alleged attack on Congress party workers on August 15.
The police have registered charges under Section 143, 294, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code against the BJP MLA on the complaint of local Congress leader Vilas Mohitkar. Mr. Mohitkar said, “On August 15, over 200 BJP workers led by Mr. Bhangdiya attacked and thrashed us brutally. They also hurled abuses at us when we tried to put up banners against the false promises of BJP government led by Devendra Fadnavis. The MLA was personally involved in the attack and he slapped me many times. He also threatened all the Congress workers present at the spot.”
The incident took place when the BJP workers led by Mr. Bhangdia were making preparations for the Chief Minister’s visit to Chimur the following day. The Congress workers have also accused the BJP MLA of disrespecting a photo of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. No arrest has been made in this case yet.
Mr. Bhangdiya could not be reached for comment as his phone was switched off.
