Attack on Andhra Pradesh BJP leader in Guntur sparks political row

After a BJP leader in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur was attacked over the alleged demolition of a Shiva temple, the party's state co-incharge, Sunil Deodhar, hit out at CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, sparking a political row.

An Andhra Pradesh BJP leader was on Friday injured in an attack by unidentified men in Guntur over the alleged demolition of a Shiva temple, police said. #Thread:I strongly condemn the murderous attack on @BJP4Andhra’s Vinukonda Town President M. Ramesh, who has been protesting against the demolition of Shiv Mandir in Vinukonda town. This attack staged by @YSRCParty goons also reportedly has involvement of municipal officials. pic.twitter.com/cYgvl9xiTk In his complaint to the police, BJP leader Madam Ramesh alleged that masked men attacked him when he was going out for a morning walk.