Villagers boycott gram sabha in Erode over VB-G RAM G Act

The exchange unfolded at the district-level function at the District Stadium as Patil delivered the Republic Day address. In his speech, the minister said the legislation would “snatch employment opportunities from poor people.” His remarks prompted an immediate objection from Sankanur, who walked up to Patil on stage to protest.

Despite the interruption, Patil continued speaking. Sankanur later stepped down from the stage, though not before disrupting the address. The incident was captured on camera.

The confrontation intensified when Patil turned his criticism toward Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s recent conduct in the state legislature. Referring to the Governor’s decision to cut short his address to the joint session and leave before the National Anthem, Patil said, “The Governor has insulted the National Anthem and the Constitution. He must apologize to the people of Karnataka.”