Hold My Hand? Congress Leader Caught on Cam Holding Lady MLC’s Hand

Hold My Hand? Congress Leader Caught on Cam Holding Lady MLC’s Hand

Mangaluru: As reported on a Kannada TV channel this morning, a Karnataka Congress leader has landed in a controversy after he was caught on camera touching a woman leader inappropriately. Former President of Madikeri Congress unit and current Chairman of the Silk Board T P Ramesh is seen attempting to hold MLC Veena Achaiah’s hand during an independence day function.

It is also revealed that a video that is now going viral shows the Ramesh trying to hold on to Veena’s hand in full public view. Veena is seen pushing his hand away. Ramesh is seen smiling even as his hand is pushed away by the Congress MLC. The leader’s behaviour in public has come under severe criticism. But it is learnt that speaking to the media after the video went viral, Ramesh has justified his acts saying, “Veena and I are from the same region and she is like my sister. We were only discussing about health issues. My intention was not to touch her inappropriately. The video is being shared to defame me,”.

The incident is said to have taken place in Madikeri where both leaders along with district administration officials were part of an independence day event. The Congress party has decided to view the footage before arriving at a conclusion. Speaking to media houses, the party’s spokespersons assured that action will be initiated against Ramesh if he was found guilty. It is still not known if Veena had registered a complaint against the leader for his indecent behaviour.

While viewing this footage on the TV this morning, a YouTube of “Michael Jackson feat Akon – Hold my hand [ Lyrics ]” came to my mind- watch the video below: