Vijay Kumar Sinha convoy attack: Voting for the first phase of Bihar elections is going on and meanwhile big news has come out from Lakhisarai. While this festival of democracy was expected to be celebrated peacefully, now the atmosphere has become tense. The incident of stone pelting and cow dung being thrown at the convoy of Deputy CM and BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha has created a sensation in the entire election environment. In response to this attack, Vijay Sinha has threatened bulldozer action.
Echo of violence amid voting
Voting was going on in Lakhisarai assembly seat, when suddenly there was chaos near booth numbers 404 and 405. Deputy CM Vijay Sinha had come to inspect the booths of his constituency, but then the mob stopped his convoy. Within a few moments, the situation worsened so much that incidents of stones and cow dung being thrown at the convoy came to light. During this time, the security personnel somehow controlled the situation, but the voters and officials present there got scared.
Vijay Sinha’s allegation: RJD supporters attacked
After the incident, Vijay Kumar Sinha termed it a conspiracy. He clearly said that this attack was carried out by the supporters of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), who were allegedly trying to capture the booth. He said that this is an attack on democracy. RJD goons tried to spoil the atmosphere. The administration remained a mute spectator.
Vijay Sinha did not stop here. He also made serious allegations against the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Lakhisarai. He said that the SP here is coward and weak. He did not fulfill the responsibility of maintaining law and order.
Administrative turmoil and political temperature
After this incident the administration has come into action. Additional police force was sent to the spot and patrolling has been increased in the area. However, no arrest has been confirmed yet. At the same time, the allegations related to this incident have been rejected by RJD. Party leaders said that BJP is doing drama due to fear of losing the elections.
New heat in Bihar politics
This incident has happened at a time when the first phase of voting is in full swing in Bihar and the contest is close on every seat. This incident of stone pelting in Lakhisarai has now become the center of political debate. At present, one thing is clear that the electoral field of Bihar is now more heated than before.