Tension erupted in Ballari, Karnataka, following a clash between supporters of MLAs Nara Bharath Reddy and G Janardhan Reddy over a banner placement, resulting in one death. Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar stated the police investigation will determine guilt and assured that law would take its course. He accused BJP workers of being responsible for the death of a Congress party worker during the incident, which occurred during preparations for a Valmiki statue installation.