Mysuru: Tension prevailed for some time at Rajendra Nagar (Kesare) in the city yesterday, when the BJP leaders allegedly made a vain bid to restore Singara Shetty Kola (pond) and mantapa, by clearing unauthorised fish and meat shops opened on the premises.
Over 25 BJP workers led by the party’s City General Secretary H.G. Giridhar, had gone to the shops, asking the traders to vacate the premises to facilitate the restoration of the historical structures. The traders, who were caught off-guard, vehemently refused to vacate the space and entered into a wordy duel with BJP leaders. As the arguments and counter arguments ensued, the shop owners and locals allegedly made an assault bid on BJP leaders.
