Indore: Akash Vijayvargiya, an MLA from Indore and son of BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, thrashed a civic official with a cricket bat, after a heated argument over demolition of dilapidated houses declared dangerous by the corporation. The incident happened in full public view. The local residents had reportedly informed the MLA about the proposed demolition drive. The goons accompanying the legislator, in turn, had informed the media about the spectacle that awaited them. Result: During the entire incident, the media cameras remained focused on the MLA. A video of the incident later went viral on the social media.Akash came from behind the official who was talking on the phone and started hitting him.
The police force deployed at the spot remained mute witnesses. The public tried to snatch the bat from the MLA but he continued to hit the official before the police finally rescued him. Akash was later arrested and produced in the district court, where his supporters created a ruckus. A case has been registered against him for obstructing government work, assault and rioting. The municipal authorities said the MLA was told about the risk faced by the residents of the houses which were sought to be demolished. The MLA claimed the houses were not dilapidated.
Later, Akash reached the MG Road Police Station along with his supporters. However, he was unrepentant and boasted before journalists that "in the BJP, we've been taught, pehle aavedan, phir nivedan aur phir danadan. (First request and then attack)"."I am an elected representative. It is my responsibility to sort out the issues between the residents and the authorities. I was making every effort. But the civic body officials were indulging in hooliganism and weren't listening to the people," Akash said."I was very angry. I don't remember what all I did. Let's see what happens," he added.
