Heated exchange of words and scuffle between two senior Congress leaders in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A scene of sorts was created in a meeting at the state headquarters of Gujarat Congress when two of the senior party leaders had a heated exchange of words and scuffle.

During the meeting at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Paldi area here in which several senior leaders of the party in the state were present, Raghu Desai, the party candidate from Chanasma assembly seat in last election had a heated debate and scuffle with Lalji Desai, the national president of the Congress Seva Dal.

A party insider said that Raghu who had lost the last election was willing to contest the by poll as party candidate on Radhanpur seat vacated due to resignation of Alpesh Thakor.

He said that Lalji Desai who was last time around also willing to contest on Chanasma seat is hopeful of party ticket for Radhanpur by poll.

This has led to the situation that was created during the meeting today.

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