Bihar deputy CM Vijay Sinha blames 'RJD-Congress goons' for convoy attack

Lakhisarai (Bihar) [India], November 6 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged on Thursday that his convoy was attacked by "RJD-Congress goons" during the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly polls.

BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, arrived to inspect the polling booth at Nadiawan village, where he alleged that RJD MLC Ajay Kumar Singh and Congress leader Sujeet Kumar (former JDU leader) were trying to capture the booth with the help of the local administration.

RJD supporters surrounded Sinha's car, hurled slippers, pelted stones and cow dung and chanted "Murdabad", as he visited Khoriari village in his constituency. The Deputy CM spoke to SP on the phone following the incident.

Speaking to ANI, Sinha said, "The villagers are demonstrating their culture. There are RJD-Congress goons." He claimed that his car was surrounded by RJD supporters, and stones were pelted as he arrived at Nadiawan village.
He further alleged, "RJD MLC Ajay and Congress leader Sujeet together threatened the people of the village in connivance with the administration. The villagers showed me how they were beaten up, and their vests were torn. Both were drunk. When they stopped their car on the road, they threatened me too... The administration's cowardice and incompetence are clearly visible. We will definitely speak to the Election Commission."
According to Sinha, the duo remained in the village for around two hours, causing a disturbance and attempting to influence the polling process.
"RJD MLC Ajay Singh and Sujeet Kumar, who joined the Congress from the JDU, came to this village and were causing a disturbance. They were here for two hours. The administration, in cooperation with them, brutally beat our workers," he said.
Vijay Kumar Sinha arrives to inspect the polling booth at Nadiawan village, where he alleges that RJD MLC Ajay Kumar Singh and Congress leader Sujeet Kumar (former JDU leader) were trying to capture the booth with the help of the local administration.
Deputy CM Sinha also visited the polling booth at Nadiawan village, alleging that the leaders were attempting to capture the booth with administrative support. "This is very unfortunate. Everyone has the right to cast their votes peacefully. Why was my polling agent sent back? This should be answered. Vijay Sinha will not tolerate his polling agents being sent back," he added.
Lakhisarai SP Ajay Kumar, who accompanied Sinha to the Khoriari booth, maintained that the morning had started peacefully. "I came here in the morning, everything was peaceful. When he (Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha) arrived, some people opposed him. We are conducting an investigation," Kumar Stated.
DM Mithilesh Mishra assured impartial handling, "The elections are going on. Every candidate has the right to visit their constituency. If we get any complaints, we will investigate them. We are ensuring peace is restored. Actions will be taken according to the situation..." (ANI)