A Congress party meeting at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad descended into chaos after two senior leaders engaged in a physical altercation over protocol issues. The incident, which occurred in the presence of Ministers Mohd Azharuddin and Ponnam Prabhakar, forced the meeting to end abruptly. The confrontation between Feroz Khan and Osman Ali Hajri has since been resolved through compromise.
The dispute erupted when arguments broke out between Feroz Khan and Osman Ali Hajri over sharing the stage with the Ministers. The disagreement centered on protocol arrangements and seating positions during the official meeting. What began as a verbal argument quickly escalated into a physical confrontation that shocked attendees at the party headquarters.
According to reports, Osman Ali Hajri allegedly pushed Feroz Khan to the ground after objecting to his demand regarding stage arrangements. The situation intensified when Feroz Khan reportedly received a tight slap on his face during the altercation. The incident created a tense atmosphere at Gandhi Bhavan, with party workers and leaders witnessing the unprecedented scene.
Government Advisor V Hanumanth Rao and Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav attempted to intervene and control the deteriorating situation. However, their efforts were initially met with resistance as Osman Ali Hajri’s supporters allegedly pushed aside the senior Congress leader who was trying to restore order. The presence of two Ministers could not prevent the chaos from unfolding at the party headquarters.
Videos and pictures of the ruckus at Gandhi Bhavan were quickly circulated on social media platforms, drawing widespread attention to the internal discord within the party ranks. The footage showed the physical confrontation and the subsequent attempts by senior leaders to pacify the situation. The incident sparked discussions about discipline and decorum within the party organization.
Following the altercation, party leadership intervened to mediate between the two leaders. Through negotiations and discussions, Osman Ali Hajri and Feroz Khan eventually reached a compromise. The resolution came after senior party members counseled both leaders about maintaining unity and avoiding public displays of internal conflicts that could damage the party’s image.
The incident has raised questions about internal coordination and protocol management during party meetings. The scheduled meeting at Gandhi Bhavan had to be called off following the confrontation, with party officials working to ensure such incidents do not recur in future gatherings. Both Ministers Mohd Azharuddin and Ponnam Prabhakar were present when the altercation took place, highlighting the seriousness of the breach in party discipline.
