Muzaffarnagar: Tensions flared during the MLC election polling in Muzaffarnagar as workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) became involved in a heated confrontation outside a college. The argument escalated into pushing and shoving near the college gate, prompting police personnel to intervene and separate the two groups.
The incident followed allegations from SP workers that Uttar Pradesh minister Kapil Dev Agarwal was attempting to influence the voting process. The minister, in turn, accused SP workers of moving around with fake identity cards and attempting fraudulent voting. Neither side’s allegations have been independently verified.
What Triggered the Confrontation During Polling?
SP workers alleged that Agarwal was influencing voters at the polling centre by telling people inside whom they should vote for. They objected to what they described as interference in the electoral process, leading to a verbal confrontation between the two sides.
Responding to the allegations, Agarwal accused SP workers of wearing fake identity cards around their necks and attempting to cast fraudulent votes. His claims further intensified the dispute, with both parties trading accusations over alleged violations during polling.
Police Intervene as Tensions Rise at College Gate
As the situation became increasingly tense, police personnel directed workers from both parties to leave the area. However, the groups came face-to-face near the college gate while exiting, triggering another round of heated exchanges and physical jostling.
Police officers present at the scene stepped in to separate the workers and bring the situation under control. The confrontation highlighted the tensions surrounding the polling process, although no independent confirmation of either party’s allegations was available.
Both Parties Accuse Each Other of Electoral Misconduct
The incident in Muzaffarnagar saw BJP and SP representatives level competing allegations concerning attempts to influence voting and possible irregularities in the electoral process.
The claims remain unverified, and further information would be required to establish whether any electoral rules were violated. The available account does not specify whether any formal complaint or official action followed the confrontation.
Reported by: Rohit
