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The Congress party's organisational strengthening drive in Koraput turned chaotic on Thursday when a scuffle broke out outside the Town Hall during a key meeting attended by senior leaders and a central observer.
According to reports, former Congress leader Pritish Pattnaik arrived at the venue to take part in the 'Srujan Sangathan' programme. However, tension flared at the entrance when supporters of former municipality chairman Bhagaban Bahinipati allegedly blocked his entry, leading to heated arguments, shoving, and jostling between the two sides.
Eyewitnesses said Pritish and Bhagaban engaged in a verbal spat that soon esca...