Mangaluru, May 11: Amidst rigorous campaign for the impending internal elections in the Congress party, one of the aspirants for the post of Dakshina Kannada district Youth Congress President was assaulted by the supporter of the rival candidate.
Luqman Bantwal got admitted to a hospital after attacked by Keerthi a Congress worker and supporter of Mithun Rai, the current president of District Youth Congress, who is trying to retain the post.
The assault took place when Luqman visited the District Congress Office following a request from District Returning Officer. According to sources, a heated argument took place between Luqman and Mithun Rai’s supporters. All of a sudden Keerthi, said to be an aide of Mithun Rai attacked Luqman in the presence of DRO and party leaders.
Luqman, who refused to approach the police as the attack took place inside the party office, said that he would complain to the KPCC president and other state level leaders about the incident.
“Mithun Rai and his supporters are frustrated after realizing that thousands of Youth Congress members are supporting me. Rai is afraid of losing his post. Today’s attack shows their frustration,” he said.
Luqman also alleged that the one who physically assaulted him has a criminal back ground.
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