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Video: Cong leader holds MLC's hand, she pushes him away

Video: Cong leader holds MLC's hand, she pushes him away
18 Aug 2017
  • A video has gone viral on social media in which Karnataka Congress leader TP Ramesh is seen holding MLC Veena Achaiah's hand, who resists the attempt.
  • The incident happened at the Independence Day celebration in Madikeri town of Kodagu district.
  • Ramesh is seen smiling while a visibly uncomfortable Veena pushes his hand away.
  • He later apologized, but the incident drew sharp reactions.

  • 'We didn't talk afterwards but he apologized later on phone'
    Details
  • According to Veena, they were discussing a recent health camp when he said she had lost weight and took her hand.
  • "I felt uncomfortable and immediately pushed his hand away."
  • Though they didn't talk afterwards at the event, Veena says they talked on phone later.
  • "He apologized and said he considered me like his sister and never meant to make me uncomfortable," she said.

  • What's next?
    Action
  • Veena says she hasn't faced anything like this in the party before. She hasn't filed any complaint yet, but will talk to party seniors about the course of action.
  • Meanwhile, Ramesh says he is willing to apologize in public.
  • "I have known Veena for a long time and she is like my sister. It was not my intention to misbehave with her," he said.



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