Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha’s convoy was attacked by RJD supporters on Thursday, the BJP candidate from the state’s Lakhisarai Assembly constituency said. While Sinha alleged that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers were to blame for the assault, police sources and local reports suggest the attack was driven largely by public frustration over poor roads and long-standing civic neglect, as per reports.
According to a report by India Today, police officers said the protest appeared spontaneous and local in nature. DIG Rakesh Kumar, who visited the spot, told the outlet that villagers had expressed their grievances directly to Sinha.
What happened to the Bihar Dy CM’s convoy?
According to Vijay Kumar Sinha, RJD supporters surrounded his vehicle on Thursday, shouted ‘Murdabad’ slogans and hurled slippers at him, preventing his convoy to move ahead.
Videos circulating on social media further showed a group of people, allegedly RJD supporters, pelting stones at the convoy.
Lakhisarai SP Ajay Kumar said polling was continuing in the area where Sinha alleged that his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters.
“I have received reports of some protests over broken roads, but I will be able to confirm what actually happened only after visiting the site,” the SP told PTI.
RJD downplays attack
Referring to the attack, RJD candidate from Mokama, Veena Devi alleged that the Dy CM himself “orchestrated it’. “He gets it done to ensure that his vote share increases,” she told ANI.
(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
