A crucial meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in Dungarpur,. Rajasthan, on Monday, descended into chaos as a heated exchange erupted between elected representatives. The incident took place at the District Council's EDP Auditorium, where prominent figures including Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MP. Rajkumar Rot from Banswara, BAP MLA Umesh Damor from Aspur, and BJP MP Mannalal Rawat from Udaipur were present. The meeting, intended to discuss district development and the progress of central government schemes, quickly became a stage for political friction and personal confrontation.
BAP MP Deviates from Agenda
At the outset of the meeting, BAP MP Rajkumar Rot began to present his points. However, he soon veered off the predetermined agenda, choosing instead to raise issues pertaining to the state government, while dISHA meetings are primarily designed to review and monitor centrally sponsored schemes and programs to ensure their effective implementation. MP Rot's departure from this core objective immediately drew attention from other attendees and laid the groundwork for the ensuing dispute.
BJP MP's Objection and the Onset of Argument
Upon MP Rot's decision to discuss state government matters instead of the agenda, BJP MP Mannalal Rawat promptly raised an objection. Rawat emphatically stated that the meeting should adhere strictly to its scheduled agenda, focusing solely on issues related to central government schemes. He argued that the time and resources of the committee should. Be concentrated on the subjects for which the committee was constituted. This fundamental disagreement sparked a fiery debate between the two MPs,. Quickly transforming the calm atmosphere of the auditorium into a tense one.
Rot's Assertion of Authority and Accusations
During the escalating argument, MP Rajkumar Rot asserted his position, claiming that he was the chairman of the meeting and, as such, had the right to discuss any issue concerning the public in the region. He leveraged his perceived authority to argue that addressing public-related concerns was his responsibility, even if they didn't directly fall under central government schemes. Following this, he leveled accusations against BJP MP Mannalal Rawat, alleging that Rawat had only come to disrupt the meeting's atmosphere and had no genuine interest in the development of Dungarpur, while these accusations further personalized and embittered the debate.
The conflict intensified Importantly when Mannalal Rawat described himself as an 'elected representative who was being threatened. ' Immediately after this remark, BAP MLA Umesh Damor from Aspur also jumped into the debate. A war of words erupted between MLA Damor and MP Rawat, quickly devolving into personal attacks, while the atmosphere became so charged that MLA Umesh Damor directly threatened MP Mannalal Rawat, stating, 'If you want to fight, come outside,' which left everyone present in the auditorium stunned and shocked.
15 Minutes of High-Voltage Drama and Security Intervention
This high-voltage drama unfolded for approximately 15 minutes, during which the entire atmosphere of the meeting became intensely heated. Such a public confrontation between elected representatives undermined the dignity of the meeting and severely disrupted its proceedings. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, security personnel present in the auditorium immediately stepped forward to intervene, while they attempted to calm both parties and bring the situation under control, aiming to prevent any further untoward incidents.
Resumption of Meeting Proceedings
In addition to the security personnel, other members present in the house and administrative officials also made strenuous efforts. They played a crucial role in persuading and pacifying the leaders from both sides. After considerable efforts, both parties were eventually calmed down, and the tense atmosphere somewhat normalized, while it was only after this intervention that the meeting proceedings could resume smoothly, although the impact of the incident was clearly visible throughout the remainder of the session. This event underscored the critical need for maintaining decorum and constructive dialogue among public representatives in public forums.
