"Happens": Congress MP Downplays Heated Exchange With Samajwadi Party MLA
Congress MP Imran Masood and Samajwadi Party MLA Ashu Malik downplayed a heated verbal exchange that occurred during a public meeting in Saharanpur. Both leaders characterized the incident as a routine disagreement common in political discourse.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the internal dynamics and occasional friction within political alliances, though both parties appear keen to minimize the public impact.
It happens during meetings, Congress MP Imran Masood said, downplaying his heated exchange during a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh with Samajwadi Party MLA Ashu Malik.The verbal sparring reportedly erupted after Masood, who was chairing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting in Saharanpur, objected to interruptions and insisted that speakers follow the proceedings of the meeting."Arey yaar, aap beech main interfere mat karo. Aap chair se anumati lekar poocho (Hey, don't interrupt. Please ask for permission from the Chair before speaking)," Masood is heard saying on video."Jab Sawal mera hai toh woh kyun bol rahe hain (When the question is mine, why are they speaking?)" Samajawadi Party MLA shot back.At this point, the Congress MP stressed that the meeting will run according to rules."Niyam se nahi chal rahi hai (It is not operating according to the rules)," the MLA said contesting the Congress leader's statement.Later, in a clarification,…
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