Election Tensions Flare as BJP Candidate's Car Attacked

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.)