BJP and Congress MPs clashed outside Parliament, leading to accusations of assault from both sides. BJP's Pratap Sarangi alleged Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, while Congress President Kharge claimed BJP MPs injured his knee. Both parties filed police complaints, with BJP accusing Gandhi of assault and Congress alleging misbehavior against Kharge.
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