Overview
- Vijay Kumar Sinha’s convoy was surrounded in Khoriari village as a crowd hurled slippers, stones and cow dung and shouted “murdabad” to block his passage.
- The incident occurred during Phase 1 polling across 121 constituencies, with visuals shared by ANI showing police present at the scene.
- Sinha alleged RJD supporters tried to capture booths 404 and 405, intimidated voters, and turned away his polling agent early in the morning.
- He phoned the Superintendent of Police from the spot requesting special forces, accused local police of inaction, and said he would stage a protest.
- Authorities said additional forces were deployed and senior officials would reach the site, while the BJP indicated it will complain to the Election Commission and no immediate RJD response was reported.