Tensions flared in Ballari, Karnataka, during clashes between supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and BJP MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy over banner installations for a Valmiki statue unveiling. The dispute escalated into arguments, pushing, shoving, and stone-pelting, with reports of shots fired in the air. While one article reports one fatality, police have not confirmed any deaths. Police intervened with a lathi charge and increased security to restore order. Janardhan Reddy alleged a conspiracy against him.