BJP MP Etela Rajender has landed in controversy after a video surfaced showing him slapping a man in Pocharam, Medchal district of Telangana. The incident, which occurred during an investigation into allegations of land encroachment, has sparked widespread debate and criticism.
The MP visited Ekashila Nagar in Pocharam Municipality following complaints that lands belonging to the poor were being occupied by real estate brokers. Witnesses reported that Rajender, upon learning of the encroachment, became enraged and confronted one of the brokers, eventually slapping him.
The situation escalated further as BJP workers present at the scene also attacked the man. The video of the altercation quickly gained traction on social media, drawing sharp reactions from various quarters.
The controversy has added to the growing debate over political accountability and the alleged misuse of authority. Tensions remain high in the area as authorities investigate the incident.
