Telangana row: Know pepper sprayer L Rajagopal, the richest MP from Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi: The expelled Congress MP L Rajagopal today not only used pepper spray on fellow members inside the hallow precincts of Lok Sabha, but also broke three mikes in the scuffle that ensued. Rajagopal had also brought a knife with him, members said. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said, though I did not see, I have been told there was knife with him too. "Since such an incident happened within the precincts of Lok Sabha, it is for the Speaker to take action. I will recommend the strongest possible action against the member", said Kamal Nath.Rajagopal sprayed pepper on members and at the press gallery for nearly three minutes, causing a virtual stampede. He was bashed up by other members, before he was rescued by the watch and ward staff. Kamal Nath said: "25 MPs cannot hold Parliament to hostage". He was referring to Seemandhra MPs who have been carrying on protests against the Telangana Bill.Rajagopal may face criminal charges, may be expelled from Parliament.Let us find out who L Rajagopal is:L. Rajagopal is the richest MP from Andhra Pradesh and he is the son of former Union Minister P. Upendra. Rajagopal is the chairman and managing director of Lanco Group of Industries, and the richest MP from the state with assets of Rs 299 crore (according to his declaration filed with the Election Commission before 2009 polls).He hailed from a middle-class family.Lagadapati Rajagopal, 45, the industrialist-turned-politician, is a second term member of the Lok Sabha from Vijaywada constituency.After the announcement by Home Minister P Chidambaram on December 9, 2012 that the Centre was initiating the process for the formation of Telangana state, Rajagopal reacted with alacrity and became the first Congress MP from the state to send his resignation to the Speaker in protest against the plans to divide the state.