Daijiworld Media Network

Ahmedabad, Jun 3: In a shocking incident, BJP legislator Balram Thawani, brutally beat up an NCP woman leader.

The incident which took place on Sunday near Thawani’s office in Naroda was caught on camera by people present at the spot. The victim and NCP leader, identified as Nitu Tejwani, was assaulted for protesting over the issue of water scarcity in the area along with other women.

Thawani can be seen stepping out of his office and then kicking and thrashing the woman who is already under attack by another man whose back is turned towards the camera in the viral video.

The victim claimed that she had been to meet the MLA discuss the lack of proper water in the area. “Without saying anything, he (Balram) came and started slapping and thrashing me. When my husband saw this, he came to my rescue. Immediately, some of Balram’s supporters came from inside and started thrashing my husband with sticks. Ladies who were protesting along with me were also brutally beaten up by Balram and his supporters,” she told media.

Nitu Tejwani further questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over women’s safety and said, “I want to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is this how the women in our country are safe under BJP rule? I have filed a complaint in this matter before the police. They have assured that action will be taken soon after a probe.”

In response, the MLA said to media, “My intention was not to harm them. It was unintentional. I condemn this act. I got swayed by emotions, I accept my mistake, and it was not intentional. I have been in politics for the last 22 years, such a thing has never happened before. I will say sorry to her.”

The victim is undergoing treatment at a hospital and has filed a complaint with the police.