In a shocking incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sharad Tripathi and BJP MLA Rakesh Singh exchanged blows on Wednesday after an argument broke out over placement of names on a foundation stone of a project.

BJP MP Sharad Tripathi assaulted his colleague Rakesh Singh with his footwear in presence of party leaders at a meeting. In a video clip, the MP Tripathi is seen beating the MLA by his shoes. Later, policemen present at the event ended the chaos.

BJP MLA Rakesh Singh Baghel and his supporters protested outside the District Magistrate office demanding arrest of BJP MP Rakesh Tripathi.