UP: BJP-SP supporters clash in several districts during nomination for block chief elections

  • The stir continues for the elections of the UP block chief. Nominations are being made for the election of the president in 825 Kshetra Panchayats.
  • After sporadic incidents, there was a ruckus between BJP and SP workers in many districts during the nomination.
  • In many districts including Sitapur, Shravasti, Ambedkar Nagar, there were clashes, scuffles and even firing, many people were injured.
  • There was a ruckus between the two parties over the non-receipt of nomination papers. A clash erupted between supporters of BJP and independent candidates, after which firing took place.
  • In many places, the police remained a spectator by standing under the guise of common people. Now the angry supporters have blocked the NH 24.
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