Security was heightened in Ballari, Karnataka, following clashes between supporters of BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Bharath Reddy over banner installations. The incident, which reportedly involved a gunman firing shots and stone-pelting, resulted in injuries and one death. Police have deployed additional security to maintain peace ahead of a scheduled Valmiki statue unveiling program. The confrontation began as an argument over banner placement near Janardhana Reddy's residence.