Video: BJP's Tejasvi Surya heckled at Bengaluru event, forced to leave; complaint filed with Election Commission

Surya was heckled by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam at an event at his election office, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit.

Published on: Apr 16, 2024, 08:54:25 IST

By Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya was heckled at an event in the city by victims of the Guru Raghavendra Bank scam, after which he was forced to make a hasty exit. A video of the incident is being shared widely on social media, and shows Surya exiting amidst commotion following the purported heckling.

A video of the incident is being shared widely on social media, and shows Surya exiting amidst commotion following the purported heckling. (@INCKarnataka/X)

ALSO READ | BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over his post on demolition of 'illegal' houses in Goa

Surya's office has now lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission in this regard, news agency PTI reported. The incident occurred on April 13, during a scheduled "meet and greet" gathering with Surya at his election office, a statement from this office said.

The complaint accused the Congress' Bengaluru South candidate Soumya Reddy - Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter - and several of her party members of “creating ruckus” and “heckling” the BJP MP.

ALSO READ | Sculptor Arun Yogiraj plans Rama Navami celebration in Ayodhya with family

The complaint, initiated by the cooperative sector representatives, asserted: "Individuals associated with the Congress party, without an invitation, forcefully entered the meeting and caused disruption."

They pushed for FIRs be filed against the Reddy and her associates, and called for a thorough probe into the incident.

ALSO READ | ‘BR Ambedkar must be addressed as Mahatma,’ says former Karnataka CM Bommai

Congress' 'emergency door' dig

Meanwhile, the Congress party took to social media and took a dig at the BJP MP, writing, "BJP's Tejasvi Surya has once again escaped from the crowd through the "Emergency Exit Door"! The Bengaluru South MP spent 5 years eating dosa, playing football and having fun, but never listened to the problem of the victims who lost their money at Guru Raghavendra Cooperative Bank."

“People have expressed outrage against it. Arrogance of Tejasvi Surya, who attacks and abuses voters during elections, has crossed the limit, time has come for voters to teach this ego a lesson. @BJP4Karnataka candidates are facing backlash from voters everywhere, BJP is sure to blame for this public outcry,” the post added.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.