Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad Snaps At Congress MLC During KDP Meet

• A heated exchange occurred between Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad and Congress MLC F H Jakkappanavar during a KDP review meeting in Dharwad.
• Jakkappanavar accused the government of neglecting SC/ST issues and not allowing him to speak on Social Welfare Department matters.
• Minister Santosh Lad, also the district in-charge, countered, stating all members had sufficient opportunity to speak.
• Lad told the MLC, "If you want to leave the meeting, you may," as tempers flared.
• Senior officials intervened to defuse the situation and restore order to the meeting.