Election Tensions Flare as BJP Candidate's Car Attacked
In Asansol Dakshin Assembly, BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul's car was attacked, with stones shattering the car's rear windows. The incident occurred near Rahmat Nagar and appeared to be an attempt to influence the election. A complaint was lodged, and police investigation is ongoing amid heightened security.
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A BJP candidate's campaign was marred by violence when her car was attacked in West Bengal's Asansol Dakshin Assembly.
Agnimitra Paul reported that stones were thrown at her moving vehicle, shattering the rear windows. She alleges the attack was aimed at influencing the ongoing election process.
This incident is part of the escalating tensions during the first phase of polling, with reports of sporadic clashes across 152 constituencies. Authorities have increased security, and an investigation is in progress after a formal complaint was lodged.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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