Election Tensions Escalate in Vijaypur By-Election

The BJP and Congress have accused each other of voter intimidation during the Vijaypur by-election. Congress claims BJP allies are threatening voters, while BJP accuses Congress of attacking tribal communities. The by-election follows resignations by key political figures, and tensions are high as accusations fly.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have thrown allegations at each other over voter intimidation during the Vijaypur by-election in Sheopur district, raising tensions in the region.

Incidents flared when state BJP chief V D Sharma was halted at the district border, while state Congress chief Jitu Patwari was stopped as he entered from Rajasthan, according to sources. Patwari accused the BJP of intimidating voters, claiming ruling party affiliates roamed free while police detained Congress leaders at the border.

Meanwhile, BJP's Sharma alleged Congress workers attacked tribal communities, prompting calls for action by the Election Commission. The vote was necessitated due to political reshuffles, with Ramniwas Rawat's earlier switch to the BJP and Shivraj Singh Chouhan's parliamentary election victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)